Judiciary Square stationAbout Judiciary Square station
Judiciary Square station is an underground Washington Metro station in Northwest Washington, D.C., serving the Judiciary Square neighbourhood. It provides direct rail access to the federal courthouse district and adjacent government offices.
The station functions primarily as a commuter and courthouse-access stop rather than a major transfer hub, with street-level entrances serving nearby civic buildings and office blocks. It opened as part of the early development of the Metro network in the 1970s and remains part of the Red Line service corridor.
Geographically the station sits within central Washington, D.C., a short walk from courthouse complexes and municipal buildings in the Judiciary Square area, and within the urban core of the District of Columbia.
- Transit service: Served only by the Red Line of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, providing direct metro access to central and downtown stations.
- Nearby institutions: Located within walking distance of federal and municipal courthouses and government buildings, making it the convenient stop for judiciary-related destinations in the area.
Nearby Attractions to Judiciary Square station
Best Time to Visit Judiciary Square station
Best used outside weekday rush hours for easier access to nearby federal buildings and the National Mall.
Weather & Climate near Judiciary Square station
Judiciary Square station'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 (1050 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° | 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° | 102 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 | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Judiciary Square station
Located on WMATA’s Red Line between Union Station and Gallery Place; exit at Judiciary Square and walk north toward the courthouses on 4th Street NW.
Tips for Visiting Judiciary Square station
- Use exit bookings: the station sits near federal courthouses-arrive early on weekday mornings due to courthouse security flows.
- Surface access is best from 4th Street NW; the station connects directly with the Red Line between Union Station and Gallery Place.
- If traveling to nearby museums or the National Mall, consider walking from Judiciary Square to avoid capacity limits during rush hours.