Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Trailie
Build your Thomas Jefferson Memorial itinerary
Tell Trailie your dates, pace, and interests — get a day-by-day Thomas Jefferson Memorial plan with hikes, drives, and must-see stops.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–2 days
- Don't miss
- Visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Nearby city
- Washington, DC
Explore this park
About Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
Weather Information
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter.
- Spring
(March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees
- Summer
(June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees
- Fall
(September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees
- Winter
(December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
Operating Hours
Always Open
The sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours)
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Rangers on Duty
Rangers are on Duty to assist the Visiting Public from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily (except christmas). The United States Park Police are on Duty 24 hours a day.
- Monday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Tuesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Wednesday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Thursday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Friday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Sunday9:30AM - 10:00PM
Common questions
Planning Thomas Jefferson Memorial
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Thomas Jefferson Memorial. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
