John J. Pershing General of the Armies Park
Statue honoring General John J. Pershing
In Washington, D.C., the John J. Pershing monument commemorates the World War I general; visitors find the statue among national memorials and include it in monument walks around downtown.
John J. Pershing General of the Armies at a Glance#
Address: John J. Pershing statue, near 17th St NW & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Website: https://www.nps.gov/ (National Park Service pages for DC memorials)
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (public monument)
How to Get to John J. Pershing General of the Armies#
Located on the federal grounds near the National Mall, the memorial is accessible on foot from the Mall or by DC Metro (nearest stations include Federal Triangle and Metro Center). Several Metrobus lines also serve the area; parking downtown is limited.
Tips for Visiting John J. Pershing General of the Armies#
- Combine a visit with other memorials on Pennsylvania Avenue and nearby Lafayette Square for a full walking route.
- Visit in the early morning for quieter reflection and better photographs of the bronze against softer light.
- Note that many DC memorials have nearby security or maintenance closures-check the National Park Service site for alerts.
Best Time to Visit John J. Pershing General of the Armies#
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for walking memorial circuits in Washington, D.C.
Weather & Climate near John J. Pershing General of the Armies#
John J. Pershing General of the Armies'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 (1048 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 6° | -3° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 69 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
