Hiking in Washington, DC

This week's weather scored for day hikes and trail walking. Find the best day to go.

Best Day for Hiking

Saturday
100/100
69°F

Sunny. Wind 8 to 13 mph.

Daily Breakdown

Today

Sunny · 78°F · Wind 7 to 10 mph
84/100 Excellent
Gear tip: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack

Saturday

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

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F · Wind 6 to 13 mph
92/100 Excellent
Gear tip: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack

Monday

Mostly Cloudy · 82°F · Wind 13 mph
76/100 Good
Gear tip: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F · Wind 3 to 8 mph
70/100 Good
Gear tip: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 92°F · Wind 3 to 9 mph
46/100 Fair
Gear tip: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F · Wind 5 to 8 mph
70/100 Good
Gear tip: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack
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Ideal Hiking Weather

Ideal Temperature50°–70°F
Acceptable Range25°–90°F
Max Wind30 mph
Rain OK?Yes — with gear

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: insulation layers, warm hat, trekking poles

Hot weather: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack

Rain: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

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