Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

About Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.

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 pm daily (except Christmas Day). 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

Planning Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Vietnam Veterans Memorial. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.