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National Museum of Natural History

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National Museum of Natural History

Washington, D.C., United States
Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct
Set inWashington, D.C., United States
In season~73°F high
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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
Visitors3.0M a year
Fares from$140
Nearest airportDCA
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightNov · 53%
WarmestJul · 90°F
WettestFeb
Best windowApr–May & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

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

The Hope Diamond and a rotunda elephant, free on the National Mall.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

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

When is the best time to visit National Museum of Natural History?

The best time to visit National Museum of Natural History is April–May & September–October, in Washington, D.C., United States.

Where is National Museum of Natural History?

National Museum of Natural History is in Washington, D.C., United States. The nearest major airport is DCA.

What is National Museum of Natural History known for?

The Hope Diamond and a rotunda elephant, free on the National Mall.

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