Garfield Monument

Park Monument commemorating President James A. Garfield

How to Get to Garfield Monument #

The Garfield Monument is on the National Mall, near the intersection of Constitution Avenue NW and 11th Street NW. It’s a short walk from the Smithsonian Metro stations (Red Line) and several bus routes serving the Mall.

Tips for Visiting Garfield Monument #

Visit at midday on a weekday to avoid school groups and arranged tours that cluster around the monument.
Ask a park ranger about the Garfield statue's restoration history - park staff often enjoy telling the monument's lesser-known anecdotes.
Combine the walk with a stroll along the National Mall to experience differing public-monument styles.

Best Time to Visit Garfield Monument #

Spring and autumn offer the best weather for strolling the National Mall and visiting monuments.

Spring

March-May · 5-20°C

Pleasant temperatures for walking the Mall and viewing monuments.

Autumn

September-November · 10-22°C

Cooler, drier days and good light for photos.

Weather & Climate near Garfield Monument #

Climate

Garfield Monument's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1055 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-4° – 6°

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 8°

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 13°

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 15°

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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