Camping in Washington, DC

This week's weather scored for car camping and tent camping. Find the best day to go.

Best Day for Camping

Saturday
100/100
69°F

Sunny. Wind 8 to 13 mph.

Daily Breakdown

Today

Sunny · 78°F · Wind 7 to 10 mph
94/100 Excellent
Gear tip: ventilated tent, battery fan, shade tarp

Saturday

Sunny · 69°F · Wind 8 to 13 mph
100/100 Excellent

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F · Wind 6 to 13 mph
100/100 Excellent

Monday

Mostly Cloudy · 82°F · Wind 13 mph
86/100 Excellent
Gear tip: ventilated tent, battery fan, shade tarp

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F · Wind 3 to 8 mph
72/100 Good
Gear tip: ventilated tent, battery fan, shade tarp

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 92°F · Wind 3 to 9 mph
70/100 Good
Gear tip: ventilated tent, battery fan, shade tarp

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F · Wind 5 to 8 mph
72/100 Good
Gear tip: ventilated tent, battery fan, shade tarp
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Ideal Camping Weather

Ideal Temperature50°–75°F
Acceptable Range25°–95°F
Max Wind30 mph
Rain OK?Yes — with gear

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: 0°F sleeping bag, insulated pad, base layers

Hot weather: ventilated tent, battery fan, shade tarp

Rain: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags

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