March in Washington DC
What’s on in Washington DC in March. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).
- Washington DC Cherry Blossoms, Late March to mid-April 2027
- 9:30 Club
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeNational MallExplore →
This two-mile stretch of open lawn connects the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, lined with the Washington Monument, war memorials, and the Smithsonian museums along its edges.
02What to seeSmithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)Explore →
This red sandstone Gothic Revival hall from 1855 was the Smithsonian's original building and now serves as its visitor center, sitting at the center of the Mall's cluster of free museums.
03What to seeGeorgetown WaterfrontExplore →
Cobblestone streets, rowhouses, and the C&O Canal define DC's oldest neighborhood, with a park along the Potomac beneath the Key Bridge that's popular for running and kayak launches.
04What to seeUnited States CapitolExplore →
The seat of Congress has anchored the eastern end of the National Mall since 1800, its cast-iron dome visible from nearly anywhere in the city.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Washington DC
01
Le Diplomate
Popular French brasserie anchoring the 14th Street corridor.
02Rasika
Modern Indian restaurant famous for its crispy spinach chaat.
03Ben's Chili Bowl
U Street institution and civil rights landmark since 1958, famous for its half-smoke.
04Minibar by José Andrés
Two-Michelin-star tasting-counter restaurant built around avant-garde, technique-driven cooking.
05The Dabney
Chef Jeremiah Langhorne's Michelin-starred restaurant built around Mid-Atlantic hearth cooking.
06Bad Saint
Small, no-reservations Filipino restaurant known for long waits and big flavors.
07Tail Up Goat
James Beard Award-winning Adams Morgan restaurant built around Mediterranean-inspired cooking.
08Rose's Luxury
Chef Aaron Silverman's Capitol Hill restaurant, named Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurant in America.
Month by month
Washington DC, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
April in Washington DC
What’s on in Washington DC in April. One of the best months to visit Washington DC. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).
- Washington DC Cherry Blossoms, Late March to mid-April 2027
- 9:30 Club
May in Washington DC
What’s on in Washington DC in May. One of the best months to visit Washington DC. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
- Horseshoe Crabs & Red Knots, Mid-May to mid-June 2027
June in Washington DC
What’s on in Washington DC in June. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).
- Horseshoe Crabs & Red Knots, Mid-May to mid-June 2027
- 9:30 Club
September in Washington DC
What’s on in Washington DC in September. One of the best months to visit Washington DC. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
October in Washington DC
What’s on in Washington DC in October. One of the best months to visit Washington DC. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
November in Washington DC
What’s on in Washington DC in November. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Reagan National (DCA) / Dulles (IAD).
Know before you go
- Nearly every Smithsonian museum and the National Zoo are free - no tickets, no lines to buy them.
- The Metro is the easiest way to get around and skips the district's notorious traffic entirely.
- A building-height law keeps the skyline low, so the best views are from the Washington Monument or the Kennedy Center roof terrace.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Washington DC?
The best time to visit Washington DC is Apr–May & Sep–Oct, in United States.
Where is Washington DC?
Washington DC is in United States. The nearest major airport is Reagan National (DCA) / Dulles (IAD).
What is Washington DC known for?
Free Smithsonians, cherry blossoms, and a skyline with a height limit.
Nearby on Trailwind
More to see near Washington DC.
01
National Museum of Natural History
02National Mall
03Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
04National Gallery of Art
05Lincoln Memorial
06National Air and Space Museum
07National Zoological Park
08Georgetown Waterfront
09United States Capitol
10Library of Congress
11Mount Vernon
12National Aquarium Baltimore
13George Peabody Library
14Gettysburg Battlefield
15Gettysburg
16Old Rag Mountain
17Shenandoah National Park
18Skyline Drive
More places to explore
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