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Washington D.C. is a city rich in history. From free museums to historical monuments, there’s no shortage in free things to do. Washington D.C. serves up a wide variety of special events that run throughout the year. From Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday to the White House Easter Egg Roll, Washington D.C. has a lot to offer any time of the year. But when is the best time to visit Washington D.C.? The answer depends on your preferences. Do you want to attend a major event while in DC? Do you want a cheap flight? Do you want visit when the temperature is the mildest? Our guide shows all these factors (monthly events, price and temperature) to help you decide when it’s best for you to visit Washington D.C.

 

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January
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 42
Events: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
February
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 47
Events: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
March
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 56
Events: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
April
Flight Prices: High
Avg. Temp: 66
Events: White House Easter Egg Roll
May
Flight Prices: High
Avg. Temp: 75
Events: National Memorial Day Parade
June
Flight Prices: High
Avg. Temp: 84
Events: DC Jazz Festival
July
Flight Prices: High
Avg. Temp: 88
Events: Fourth of July Celebration
August
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 86
Events: Arlington County Fair
September
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 79
Events: National Book Festival
October
Flight Prices: Normal
Avg. Temp: 68
Events: Apple Harvest Festival
November
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 57
Events: Veterans Day Ceremony
December
Flight Prices: Low
Avg. Temp: 47
Events: First Night

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About the author

Melisse HinkleA New England native but explorer at heart, Melisse has traveled throughout North America, biked through rice paddies in Bali, seen the Northern Lights in Iceland, walked alongside llamas in Machu Picchu and made her way around Europe while studying abroad in London. She is the Head of Content and Social Media for North America at Cheapflights.

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