Weather in May 2025

Washington DC weather in May 2025

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The average weather in Washington DC in May

The temperatures in Washington DC in May are comfortable with low of 14°C and and high up to 24°C.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Washington DC. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Washington DC in May 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Washington DC in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Washington DC before you arrive.

Temperatures
24° / 14°
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
23
Rainfall
137
mm
Sun Hours
9.4
Hrs

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Washington DC annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 5° / -2° 5 20 6 84 mm
Awful
February 7° / -1° 7 16 5 101 mm
Awful
March 12° / 4° 7 21 3 104 mm
Awful
April 19° / 9° 7 23 0 104 mm
Ok
May 24° / 14° 8 23 0 137 mm
Good
June 29° / 19° 6 24 0 126 mm
Good
July 32° / 21° 7 24 0 146 mm
Ok
August 31° / 21° 6 25 0 146 mm
Good
September 27° / 18° 5 25 0 119 mm
Perfect
October 21° / 12° 5 26 0 120 mm
Good
November 13° / 5° 4 26 0 79 mm
Ok
December 8° / 2° 6 22 3 104 mm
Bad

Weather in Washington DC in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Washington DC in May?
The average temperature in Washington DC in May is 14/24° C.
What is the chance of rain in Washington DC in May?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in Washington DC during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Washington DC?
The weather in Washington DC in May is good.
Can it snow in Washington DC in May?
On average, there are 0 snowy days in Washington DC in May.
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