Best time to visit the USA

The best time to visit the USA (Washington) is in May based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit USA?

The best time to visit the USA (Washington) is in May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in USA (Washington)5
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in USA (Washington)7
    Feb
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in March in USA (Washington)13
    Mar
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in April in USA (Washington)19
    Apr
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in May in USA (Washington)24
    May
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in USA (Washington)29
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in USA (Washington)31
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in USA (Washington)30
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in USA (Washington)26
    Sep
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in October in USA (Washington)20
    Oct
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in November in USA (Washington)14
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in USA (Washington)8
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The weather guide for USA (Washington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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More about the USA

Explore our complete guide to the USA with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the USA.

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USA essential information

Below is a beginner's guide to the USA with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

USA - quick facts
Flight time✝ 7.5 to 18 hours
Time difference UK -5 to -10 hours
Language(s) English
Currency US Dollar
Electricity A + B plug (120V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

Travelling to the USA?

Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to the USA in 2026/2027.

Holidays to the USA

TUI TUI
Find and book ATOL protected holidays to the USA and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available.
Love Holidays Love Holidays
Book flights, hotels and transfers as holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA.
Mercury Holidays Mercury Holidays
Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to United States and more.
Virgin Holidays Virgin Holidays
UK tour operator offering holidays to the USA, Caribbean and Asia and now known as Virgin Atlantic Holidays.
lastminute.com lastminute.com
Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including the USA.
Luxury Escapes Luxury Escapes
Global travel brand offering insider prices on five-star resorts, tours, flights and curated experiences around the world.
Thomas Cook Thomas Cook
This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to United States and more.
Broadway Travel Broadway Travel
With 75 years+ history, this UK independent travel agency offers great-value holidays, hotels and cruises to United States and beyond.
Secret Escapes Secret Escapes
Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to United States and more.
TUI Ireland TUI Ireland
One of Ireland's largest tour operators, offering flights, cruises and package holidays from Irish airports to the USA, United States and beyond.
Holiday Discount Centre Holiday Discount Centre
Compare millions of cheap holiday deals to the USA and beyond on this popular UK travel comparison website.
Holiday Hypermarket Holiday Hypermarket
Specalists in discounted beach, ski and city holiday packages, this UK-based OTA is part of TUI.
Expedia Expedia
Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations.
First Choice First Choice
Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to the USA and beyond.
Hays Travel Hays Travel
UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including United States.
On the Beach On the Beach
One of the UK's largest OTAs specialising in affordable package beach holidays to the USA, United States and beyond.
Sunshine.co.uk Sunshine.co.uk
UK OTA offering low-cost holidays, hotels and flights to the USA and beyond. Low deposit deals available.
Travelbag Travelbag
Award-winning UK-based travel company specialising in personalised long-haul holidays to United States and further afield.
Apple Vacations Apple Vacations
Major US holiday operator offering holiday packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, USA and Europe.

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Tours to the USA

Travelsphere Travelsphere
UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents.
Cosmos Cosmos
Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents.
Saga Holidays Saga Holidays
Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s.
Riviera Travel Riviera Travel
The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in United States.
Newmarket Holidays Newmarket Holidays
Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to the USA, United States and beyond.
Explore! Explore!
Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including United States.
Trafalgar Trafalgar
Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia.
G Adventures G Adventures
Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents.
Exoticca Exoticca
Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts.
TUI Tours TUI Tours
Browse from a wide range of tour packages with expert local guides through TUI's dedicated escorted tour brand.
Just You Just You
Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including United States.
Contiki Contiki
Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available.

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Flights to the USA

TUI TUI
One of the world's leading tourism brands. Offers flights, hotels and cruises to the USA, United States and beyond.
Air Canada Air Canada
Canada's largest airline offers scheduled international passenger flights to and from Canada. Founding member of Star Alliance.
British Airways British Airways
The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including United States.
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
Major British airline offering non-stop transatlantic routes from London to the USA and beyond.
KAYAK KAYAK
Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine.
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong's flag carrier airline, serving over 100 destinations across 28 countries and territories including United States.
Air France Air France
This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including United States via its hub in Paris.
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways
Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including United States.
KLM KLM
The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam.
eDreams eDreams
Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including the USA.
Kiwi.com Kiwi.com
Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including the USA.

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Hotels in the USA

Iberostar Iberostar
Book your next hotel stay in Spain, Europe or the Caribbean with this Spanish hotel group focussing on sustainable travel.
Hilton Hilton
Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including United States.
IHG IHG
Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more.
Marriott Marriott
The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries.
Millennium Hotels Millennium Hotels
Singapore-based global hotel group operating across Asia, Europe, USA, New Zealand and the Middle East.
Radisson Hotels Radisson Hotels
Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in the USA.
Priceline Priceline
Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in the USA, United States.
Hotels.com Hotels.com
Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in the USA, United States.
Booking.com Booking.com
Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more.
Agoda Agoda
One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more.
ALL ALL
World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including United States.
Trivago Trivago

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Accommodation in the USA

VRBO VRBO
Solmar Villas Solmar Villas
Top Villas Top Villas
Hostelworld Hostelworld
SPL Villas SPL Villas
The Plum Guide The Plum Guide

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Ocean cruises to the USA

Fred Olsen Fred Olsen

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Things to do in the USA

Resort Pass Resort Pass
Get Your Guide Get Your Guide
Klook Klook
Tiqets Tiqets
Isango Isango
Viator Viator

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Buses & trains in the USA

Flixbus Flixbus

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Car hire in the USA

Holiday Autos Holiday Autos
Zest Car Rental Zest Car Rental
KAYAK KAYAK
Carrentals.co.uk Carrentals.co.uk
Avis Avis
Alamo Alamo
Enjoy Travel Enjoy Travel
Europcar Europcar
Hertz Hertz
Sixt Sixt
Goldcar Goldcar

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Ferries in the USA

Direct Ferries Direct Ferries

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Money transfers to the USA

Wise.com Wise.com
World Remit World Remit
XE Money Transfers XE Money Transfers

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Airport taxis for the USA

Hoppa Hoppa

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Skiing holidays in the USA

Crystal Ski Crystal Ski
Iglu Ski Iglu Ski

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Boat rental for the USA

SamBoat SamBoat

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eSIMs for the USA

Amigo Amigo
Airalo Airalo
Holafly Holafly
Roamless Roamless

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USA travel advice

Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting the USA from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the USA.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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USA travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the USA with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the USA, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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USA travel features

Do you want to learn more about the USA? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the USA.

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USA FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the USA including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Which is the hottest month in the USA?

The hottest time of year in Washington, USA is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in the USA?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Washington, USA with 103mm on average. There are normally 9 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the USA?

The sunniest time of year in Washington, USA is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

What is the flight time to the USA from the UK?

The flight time to the USA from the UK is typically 7.5 to 18 hours.

What is the time difference between the USA and the UK?

The time difference between the USA and the UK is UK time-5 to UK time-10 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the USA?

The main language spoken in the USA is English.

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What is the currency in the USA?

The currency in the USA is the US Dollar (USD).

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Which plugs are used in the USA?

USA uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the USA?

They drive on the right side of the road in the USA.

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Do you need a visa for the USA?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter the USA.

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