Washington DC
America's capital, with grand monuments and mostly free museums along the National Mall.
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What Washington DC is like
Washington DC is America's capital, with grand monuments and free museums lined up along the National Mall. Flights land at Washington Dulles or Baltimore/Washington airport, both outside the city.
Don't miss
- 01National MallMemorials and monuments from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial.
- 02Smithsonian museumsAir and space, natural history and more, mostly free.
- 03GeorgetownHistoric streets, shops and the waterfront.
- 04The CapitolTours of the seat of Congress.
Where to stay
- DowntownWalkable to the Mall.
- Dupont CircleRestaurants and a neighbourhood feel.
Worth knowing
Most of the Smithsonian's museums in Washington are free to enter.
Mount Vernon: George Washington's estate
Photo: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
The first president's house, gardens and farm, on a hill above the Potomac.
Direct flights to Washington DC from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | United Airlines | All year | 3,427 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | British Airways · United Airlines · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 3,625 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Washington DC by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | -1° | – |
| February | 9° | -0° | – |
| March | 14° | 4° | – |
| April | 20° | 9° | – |
| May | 25° | 14° | – |
| June | 30° | 20° | – |
| July | 32° | 22° | – |
| August | 31° | 22° | – |
| September | 27° | 18° | – |
| October | 21° | 11° | – |
| November | 15° | 5° | – |
| December | 9° | 1° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Washington, D.C.). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.