Transportation

When to Go

The most comfortable times to visit Washington DC are in during the spring and fall. Spring is the time for a visual extravaganza with cherry blossoms in bloom and all that nature has in store for the season. Temperatures average in the mid-50s in April and in the mid-60s in May. Fall brings a whole new look to the city. With the average temperatures dropping to the 60s in September, the 50s in October, and the 40s in November, visitors get to experience a wide array of colors as the leaves turn in preparation for winter. Summer is the most popular time of year when tourists from around the world visit the city. With high temperatures in the mid-80's June, July and August and evenings in the 60's, it's the perfect time to experience the city and its surrounding sites. From December through March a visitor may experience the sight of snow falling. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 34 degrees and highs in the mid-40's and lows averaging 25.

How to Get There
By Car
Washington is circled by the Capital Beltway, formed by Interstates I-495 and I-95. Interstate 66 leads from Washington west to Virginia. Interstate 50 heads east to Annapolis, MD, the Chesapeake Bay and the beaches. Interstate 95 heads north to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Interstate 270 heads north to Frederick, MD, and beyond.

By Air
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
44 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-417-8000
Only minutes from downtown and located south of the city along the Potomac River, the airport is served by a full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers.

Washington Dulles International Airport
45020 Aviation Dr.
Sterling, VA 20166
703-572-2700
Located 26 miles west of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport
301-261-1000 or 800 I FLY-BWI
Located 30 miles east of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights.