Washington, DC experiences 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)
Entrance Fees
Timed Entry Reservation - Park
$1.00
Advance reservations open 30 days before the tour date. Additional reservations open 24 hours in advance of the tour date. Advance reservations carry a $1 non-refundable processing fee. Free, same-day, walk-up reservations are available at the Washington Monument Lodge starting at 8:45 am. Maximum 6 tickets per customer. Tickets typically sell out.
Group tours must reserve in advance at recreation.gov, maximum 55 tickets. Same-day tickets are not available for group tours.
Operating Hours
Regular Hours
Operating Hours
The Washington Monument is open daily except July 3, July 4 and December 25.
Regular Hours
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last tour begins by 4:00 p.m.
Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Washington Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 3 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Washington Monument and Washington Monument Large Group Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
