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Old 03-28-2016, 08:55 PM
 
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I want to visit and tour Washington DC but am wondering if it would be better in April or May or June?

We want to visit all the monuments and museums, but also want to make sure that places are open.

Anyone have any opinions on this?
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Old 03-28-2016, 08:59 PM
 
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April or May before June when school is out.
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Old 03-29-2016, 10:42 AM
 
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Id probably pick a holiday weekend when most people here leave town.
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:42 AM
 
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April, May or June are all the same here. The only difference is the weather. June might have more tourists and young people with school out.

Summer in DC is not present though so avoid July and August. Very hot and humid to the point you will sweat like you just ran a marathon after taking 5 steps. And night time is almost as hot as day time.
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Old 03-29-2016, 06:14 PM
 
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April to early/'mid May is best.

1) Spring flowers (oh, the azaleas!) are in bloom
2) Spring Break tourists are gone
3) Summer tourists haven't arrived
4) The weather is normally lovely
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Old 03-29-2016, 08:02 PM
 
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Thank you all for your responses. We are looking at late April or early May. I can't wait!
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Old 04-03-2016, 12:35 AM
 
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like the other posters said April or May is best- bring your sunscreen and enjoy the sights-
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C.
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Old 04-04-2016, 03:54 PM
 
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Late September. The weather is similar to April/May, but there are no school groups and tour buses clogging up the city and the museums. The major sites can get really crowded with very long lines.
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