George Washington Memorial Parkway in May
In May, George Washington Memorial Parkway averages a high of 77°F and a low of 58°F, with 3.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 727,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 14 hours 15 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 77° / 58°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 15m
- Visitors
- 727,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 9.7 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 77° / 58° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Lincoln Memorial | 77° / 58° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: George Washington Memorial Parkway on nps.gov
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