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National Mall

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National Mall

Washington DC, United States
Set inWashington DC, United States
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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30–90°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Sweet spotPeak Sep–Nov. Go in Aug for similar weather.

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WarmestJul · 90°F
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

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.

Know before you go

  • The whole Mall is walkable but distances are deceiving, budget a full day to cover it on foot or rent a bike-share
  • The Washington Monument requires a timed-entry ticket, reserve online in advance during peak season
  • Sunset from the Lincoln Memorial steps looking east over the Reflecting Pool is the postcard shot

Pairs well with

Mount Vernon
12 mi away
George Peabody Library
36 mi away
Gettysburg Battlefield
65 mi away
Gettysburg
66 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is National Mall?

National Mall is in Washington DC, United States.

What is National Mall known for?

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.

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