White House
Washington, D.C., United States
The White House in Washington, D.C. is a presidential palace, mansion, and civic building that serves as the official occupant residence for the President of the United States and the first family of the United States. Opened in 1800, it is operated by the National Park Service and holds National Historic Landmark status. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the United States.
Planning a visit
Temperature conditions vary throughout the year. January brings daily highs of 6 °C and lows of -2 °C with 74 mm of rain across about 8 days, while July brings highs of 31 °C and lows of 21 °C with 109 mm of rain across about 16 days. Tours are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 to 11:00, Friday from 7:30 to noon, and Saturday from 7:30 to 13:00. Wheelchair access is available.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, located 5 km away. Nearby sights include the Washington Monument at 0.9 km, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at 1.2 km, the National Mall at 1.5 km, the Lincoln Memorial at 1.5 km, and the National Gallery of Art at 1.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 71 | 87 | 91 | 110 | 103 | 109 | 92 | 88 | 90 | 71 | 82 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
