Interstate 66, Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. There are several metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. The Smithsonian Metro stop is the closest to the Jefferson Memorial. The climate in Washington D.C. is seasonal. Summers can be very hot and humid with an average temperature of 82.
Winters are variable and can be very mild to very cold.
The average winter temperature is 35. Clothing should be in accordance with the season. Accessibility Elevator provides access to the Memorial Chamber, Restrooms, Museum, and Bookstore. There are parking lots at the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial that provide two-hour parking. Parking is available for longer periods along Ohio Drive near the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.