Garfield Monument Park
Monument commemorating President James A. Garfield
Garfield Monument at a Glance#
Address: Constitution Avenue NW & 11th St NW, Washington, DC
Website: https://www.nps.gov/
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.
Weather & Climate near Garfield Monument#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -2° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
