Washington D.C. · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 48°F, low 30°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
48° / 30°F
Humidity
66%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
12 mph
What February feels like in Washington D.C.
Sunrise
07:59
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:44
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Washington D.C. in February
The kit for February in Washington D.C.: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+5° avg high
+1 rain days
Washington D.C. in January →
February
48°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-7° avg high
0 rain days
Washington D.C. in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Washington D.C. in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Washington D.C. in February?+
Average high 48°F, average low 30°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Washington D.C.?+
Compared to January (avg high 43°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 55°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Washington D.C. in February?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in February, on average.