2007-01-15 13:54:59 · 12 answers · asked by Mike K 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
I have lived in the Washington, DC area for the past 7 years and I can honestly say that this is a very difficult question to answer. One of the craziest things about DC is that there are really only 2 seasons - Winter and Summer.
Winter is cold and gray - although this year has been very mild and we've had a couple of random 60 degree days in January.
Summer is humid and (at times) unbearable. Although, July 4th in DC is truly a unique experience, esp. if you're in your 20s and like to party. hahaha
Oh - and if you've never had allergies, you'll soon discover that you have them in DC. hahaha. This place can get a little rough for people with allergies - so stock up on medicine to handle the coughs, sniffles, and red eyes in Spring / early Summer.
I would say the best time in DC is to figure out when our short Spring and Fall are and come then. March 31st to April 15th is this year's Cherry Blossom festival - which is a great time and the weather is usually fairly mild. The only catch is that the city is VERY crowded with tourists.
Fall is nice because its not as hot (but not too cold) - there aren't as many tourists - and there are no allergies.
All in all - DC is a great city (even though I've spend all this time bashing it) - its just got some crazy weather and seasons.
Its worth it to come for the cherry blossoms and july 4th - but outside of that... try to aim for the Fall.
Hope that helps.
2007-01-17 02:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by SlickNick 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Spring is "tourist season". For a reason though - it's rare to find "good" weather in DC, the cherry blossoms are in bloom (last week in March/first week in April usually is their peak), and it's also Spring Break for a lot of students (lots of middle and high school groups). Summer is also crowded, especially around long weekends, and can be unbearably hot and humid. The good thing about that is everything is air conditioned and pretty much all the tourist sites are fairly close together. Winters are chilly and damp but usually not as freezing as some places. Also it's probably cheaper to visit during the winter, especially January-February. Christmas is nice with all the decorations up. Everything (i.e. Smithsonian) is open year round (obviously except for like Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day - I think those are the 2 days of the year the Smithsonian is closed).
2007-01-16 05:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Mike R 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was 12 when I first understood about the Holocaust. I vividly remember watching the film in Social Studies and being completely horrified by it. I would take him. I have been to the museum and it is designed so that you have to go up to special kiosks to view the most graphic footage. If you get overloaded, which I did in my 30s, you can pause and catch your breath. I seem to recall that most of the most horrific pictures are also shielded. It would allow you a chance to view the image and decide whether or not you want your son to view it. What impacted me the greatest was the room with all the shoes taken from victims. I also went to Buchenwald in my 20s. The experience left me shaken for several days. Steven Spielburg was a major creative force for the museum and I feel sure he had a hand in its design and layout. I have been to many of the world's great museums including the Louvre, The British Museum, and others. This one is really one of the great museums. My 11-year-old son has also developed an interest in it and I would take him to it but probably won't be able to until he is at least 12. You know your son's emotional maturity. My experience with my son is that he doesn't ask questions about something until he is ready to understand. How does yours feel about going? I would nurture his curiousity. It's never too early to start teaching compassion and empathy. Good luck, I'd be interested to know your decision.
2016-05-24 19:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fall, when the leaves are changing. The weather is sometimes crisp, sometimes warm like an Indian Summer. Spring can be nice, but can be muddy as well, and it's hard to time the cherry blossoms.
2007-01-15 15:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by firefly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of replies for spring when the cherry blossoms are out. Sure, it is pretty, but it is also very unpredictable when they actually bloom. You might want to try mid-late September through October when it is sunny and mild and not as humid as it is in the summer.
2007-01-16 08:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by MaryCheneysAccessory 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Early spring when the cherry-blossoms are out. It's usually a bit crowded, but it's beautiful.
2007-01-15 14:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by okgogeo 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Spring during cherry blossoms. Summers can be extremely hot and sometimes mild.Winters are usually a little chilly(not this year)
2007-01-15 14:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by Paul 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best time to visit Washington DC is when we have a Republican President in office and not that lying low life Obama in office.
2016-06-19 08:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
In the spring when the cherry blossoms are out!
2007-01-15 14:02:42 · answer #9 · answered by kst5768 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every time is good, Memorial Day through Labor day are the most crowded.
2007-01-15 22:27:05 · answer #10 · answered by ccfromnj 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋