Washington, DC – A stretch of summer warmth continues in the nation’s capital, but midweek showers could disrupt outdoor plans as early as Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will soar to the upper 80s through Tuesday, followed by an increasing chance for scattered rain and clouds Wednesday into Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday and Tuesday will be mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 87°F and 86°F, respectively. Clouds begin to thicken late Monday, and a light southeast wind will keep overnight lows mild in the upper 60s. By Wednesday afternoon, a slight chance of showers develops—peaking at a 20% probability after 2 p.m.—with rain most likely through Wednesday evening (up to 30% chance). No severe weather is expected, but localized downpours could slow the evening commute.
Drivers should stay weather-aware, especially around rush hour on Wednesday, as sudden rain could make roads slick. Outdoor plans for Wednesday afternoon or evening should include backup options in case showers arrive earlier than expected. Otherwise, the remainder of the week turns drier and comfortable, with Thursday and Friday offering partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid-80s.
Warm, mostly sunny conditions are set to return for the weekend, keeping the risk for widespread storms low. Additional updates will follow if rain chances increase midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Washington, DC:
- Monday: Sunny, high 87°F, calm wind.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 86°F, light southeast breeze.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers (20–30%), high 83°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 83°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 84°F.
