Weather in May 2025

Washington DC weather in May 2025

The temperatures in Washington DC in May are comfortable with low of 57°F and and high up to 75°F.

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
Temperatures
75° / 57°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
Dry Days
23
Rainfall
Rainfall
5.39
in
9.4
Sun Hours
9.4
Hrs

Washington DC annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 41° / 28° 5 20 6 3.31 in
Awful
February 44° / 30° 7 16 5 3.98 in
Awful
March 53° / 39° 7 21 3 4.09 in
Awful
April 66° / 48° 7 23 0 4.09 in
Ok
May 75° / 57° 8 23 0 5.39 in
Good
June 84° / 66° 6 24 0 4.96 in
Good
July 89° / 69° 7 24 0 5.75 in
Ok
August 87° / 69° 6 25 0 5.75 in
Good
September 80° / 64° 5 25 0 4.69 in
Perfect
October 69° / 53° 5 26 0 4.72 in
Good
November 55° / 41° 4 26 0 3.11 in
Ok
December 46° / 35° 6 22 3 4.09 in
Bad
Temperatures in Washington DC in May
Rain in Washington DC in May

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 57/75° F.
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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