Official Bird - Wood thrush Official Flower - American Beauty rose
There really isn't a best time to visit Washington, DC, although the most popular vacation times traditionally are spring and summer. The city enjoys four distinct seasons. Summer is hot and humid ,and winter can be cold, although temperatures rarely drop much below freezing; the flowering spring and crisp autumn days are the most comfortable.
There are good reasons for visiting the nation's capital any time of the year; however, room rates are lower from August until mid-September, when Congress is in recess and business travel drops. When planning your visit, note that during cherry blossom time in the spring, hotels are packed, bargains disappear, and reservations are required months in advance.