Washington DC in June
Summer heat arrives
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
June is a reasonable month in Washington DC — with trade-offs.
June gets hot and humid, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes over the National Mall late in the month.
June in detail
What June actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–30°C
- Hot and humid.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy with summer visitors.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high rates.
+The Folklife Festival on the Mall.
–Hot and humid.
My tip for June
Plan outdoor walks before 10am.
- Festivals
- Museums
How June compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Washington DC, 6th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Washington DC in June
- Summer humidity
- Hot and sticky, with afternoon thunderstorms. Plan museums for the middle of the day.
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Weather
Weather in Washington DC in June
In June Washington DC averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 107 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: NOAA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Washington DC in June: the questions people ask
- Is June a good time to visit Washington DC?
- June is a reasonable month in Washington DC — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Washington DC overall (6 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: The Folklife Festival on the Mall. The main downside: Hot and humid.
- What is the weather like in Washington DC in June?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 107 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Hot and humid. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Washington DC crowded in June?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy with summer visitors. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Washington DC in June?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-to-high rates. 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 (June ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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The Folklife Festival on the Mall.
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