Best Time to Visit DC

Best Time of the Year to Visit Washington DC (2026): Month-by-Month Weather, Crowds & Prices

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Cherry trees in bloom around the Tidal Basin with the Washington Monument, the best time of year to visit Washington DC for blossoms

The best time of the year to visit Washington DC, month by month: NOAA weather averages, when the cherry blossoms really bloom, the least crowded and cheapest months, an events calendar and tips for families, couples and photographers.