Washington, DC – Residents across the D.C. metro can expect a stretch of dry, sunny weather leading straight into Labor Day, offering a welcome break from unsettled skies. Temperatures will hold near 80 degrees each afternoon, with comfortable nighttime lows dipping into the upper 50s and low 60s.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will clear by Thursday afternoon with calm winds shifting south at 6 mph. Friday will stay mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s before a light breeze develops out of the west. The weekend continues the trend, with Saturday and Sunday both sunny and dry, highs near 80, and crisp overnight lows in the upper 50s.
Travelers heading out of the capital for the holiday should encounter few weather concerns, whether driving along I-95 or flying out of Reagan National and Dulles. With low humidity and clear skies, outdoor gatherings and events will see near-perfect conditions.
Labor Day itself looks bright with another high near 81, keeping the region locked in a stable, late-summer pattern. The National Weather Service says the stretch of dry, sunny weather will likely hold through at least midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Washington, DC:
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 82, calm wind.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 80, low around 58.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 80, low around 59.
- Labor Day (Monday): Mostly sunny, high near 81.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 81.
