Washington DC in July
Fourth of July
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in Washington DC.
July is hot and sticky, but the Fourth of July fireworks over the National Mall draw huge crowds.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–32°C
- Hot and humid, with thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy around the Fourth.
- Prices
- $$$
- Higher around July 4.
+Independence Day fireworks.
–Very hot and humid.
My tip for July
Claim a fireworks spot early and bring water.
- Events
- Museums
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Washington DC, 9th for weather, 9th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Washington DC in July
- Summer humidity
- Hot and sticky, with afternoon thunderstorms. Plan museums for the middle of the day.
June–August
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Months I'd choose over July
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Weather
Weather in Washington DC in July
In July Washington DC averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 110 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: NOAA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Washington DC in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Washington DC?
- July is one of the weakest months in Washington DC. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Washington DC overall (9 for weather, 9 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Independence Day fireworks. The main downside: Very hot and humid.
- What is the weather like in Washington DC in July?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 110 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Hot and humid, with thunderstorms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Washington DC crowded in July?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy around the Fourth. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Washington DC in July?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Higher around July 4. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Washington DC?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (July ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Washington DC in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very hot and humid.
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