Washington, DC weather in June
Expect warm, often humid weather with frequent rain in Washington in June, with highs near 85°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 13
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:44 am / 8:27 pm | 5:46 am / 8:37 pm |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am69°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Washington Reagan Airport (3 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 42% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more13 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry June brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20201994: average high 90°F
- Coolest June2003: average high 79°F
- Wettest June2006: 14.0 in
- Driest June2017: 1.1 in
- Highest reading104°F (June 29, 2012)
- Lowest reading50°F (June 8, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 85°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 68°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.8 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +8°F from May and +5°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD112 mi · high 79°F · 11 wet days
How Washington ranks in June
- Normal high165th warmest of 378 cities
- Wet days211th driest of 378
- Comfortable days193rd most of 340
What to pack for Washington in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 13 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
June has 4 heating degree days and 343 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Washington in June?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 104°F (June 29, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Washington in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (14.0 in); the driest was in 2017 (1.1 in).
Is June a good time to visit Washington?
June ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Washington (55 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Washington Reagan Airport (USW00013743), 3.2 mi S of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Camp Springs Andrews AFB (USW00013705), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 282 ft (258 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ronald Reagan Washington Natl Airport (724050-13743), 3.3 mi S of the city center, 13 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.