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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Reston, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Reston weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Reston are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Reston January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 69mm 5.1hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Reston during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Reston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Reston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Reston with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in January »

February

Reston February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 69mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs

February in Reston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Reston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Reston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Reston with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in February »

March

Reston March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 86mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Reston is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Reston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Reston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Reston with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in March »

April

Reston April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 79mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

Reston's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Reston.

April is in the spring in Reston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Reston with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in April »

May

Reston May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 98mm 8.9hrs 15.2hrs

May is a a little damp month in Reston and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Reston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Reston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Reston with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in May »

June

Reston June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 87mm 10hrs 10.8hrs

June in Reston is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Reston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Reston with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in June »

July

Reston July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 91mm 9.7hrs 11.7hrs

July in Reston is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Reston.

July is in the summer in Reston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Reston with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in July »

August

Reston August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 99mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Reston is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Reston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Reston with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in August »

September

Reston September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 89mm 7.9hrs 14.1hrs

Reston's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Reston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Reston with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in September »

October

Reston October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 80mm 7hrs 15.2hrs

October is a a little damp month in Reston and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Reston.

October is in the fall / autumn in Reston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Reston with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in October »

November

Reston November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 86mm 5.4hrs 10.8hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Reston during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Reston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Reston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Reston with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in November »

December

Reston December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 84mm 4.7hrs 11.7hrs

December in Reston is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Reston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Reston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Reston with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Reston weather in December »

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Reston weather stats

Reston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: January 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: June 10hrs
Coldest month: January 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: August 99mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 24.2°C 75.6°F
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