As the nation's capital, Washington, DC, encompasses both the confidence and the despair of contemporary America. And like the rest of the country, Washington is a mix of local and international, rich and poor, careerism and nonprofit institutions. For travelers, Washington is a treasure trove of history, politics, culture and learning. Expect erratic weather in Washington from year to year.
Some winters get snow, and some summers get hot and humid, but there is no precise weather pattern.
The average high in July is 87 degrees F and the average low in January is 30 degrees F. 2. Check the weather forecast for DC shortly before leaving, and pack accordingly. Witness one of America's most venerable institutions at work. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King, Jr. s birthday commemoration. See and touch and smell 3,700 Japanese cherry trees in full bloom at the cherry blossom events.