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Typical July weather
Washington, DC
District of Columbia · July
90° days
72° nights
about 7 rainy days · 14½ hours of daylight
What to pack
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
What July feels like
July is when you learn why the monuments are lit at night: the walk from the Lincoln to the Jefferson is a pleasure at ten in the evening and a slog at two in the afternoon. The Fourth on the Mall is a full-day commitment in heat that does not let up after dark.
Expect about 7 days with real rain — enough to notice, not enough to plan around. It’s sticky — light fabrics and an afternoon break earn their keep. about 15 afternoons top 90°.
The numbers
| Typical high | 90° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 72° |
| Days with real rain | 7 |
| Total rain | 4.3 in |
| Humidity | sticky |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 5:55 am / 8:32 pm |