Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C., that opened in 1961 as D.C. Stadium and was renamed in 1969 for Robert F. Kennedy. Over its history it hosted professional football, baseball, soccer and major concerts.

The venue was used as the home stadium for teams including the Washington Redskins (NFL), the Washington Senators (MLB), and D.C. United (MLS), and hosted many large sporting and cultural events across several decades. Its design and open-bowl layout made it a flexible venue for multiple sports.

The stadium is located in the northeastern quadrant of Washington, D.C., near the Anacostia River and on the east side of the city; it has long served as a major event site within the capital.

Opening and renaming: Originally opened in 1961 as D.C. Stadium and renamed in 1969 to honor Robert F. Kennedy.

How to Get to Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium #

Take the Washington Metro to Stadium‑Armory station (Blue, Orange and Silver lines); the stadium is adjacent to the station and about a 5‑minute walk from the station exits. By car the site is accessible from I‑295/Anacostia Freeway and local D.C. roads, but parking is limited on event days, so public transit is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium #

Use public transit - Stadium-Armory metro station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) puts you within easy walking distance and usually avoids the heavy traffic and limited event parking around RFK.
Arrive well before kickoff or event start to clear security lines and crowds through the checkpoints; for large events, exit and metro congestion can be heavy, so plan extra time for leaving.
If driving is unavoidable, use official event parking lots rather than neighborhood streets and follow posted signage to avoid being caught in post‑event bottlenecks on I‑295 and surrounding arterials.

Best Time to Visit Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium #

Timing should be driven by the event schedule; expect the largest crowds during spring-early autumn events and concerts.

Event season (most activity)

March-September · 5-30 °C

Most concerts, sporting and large events are scheduled in spring through early autumn; expect large crowds on event days-check the venue calendar.

Off-peak and winter

October-February · -5-10 °C

Fewer events and smaller crowds; colder weather and occasional rain/snow typical of Washington, D.C., winters.

Weather & Climate near Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium #

Climate

Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium'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 (1057 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good

Best Time to Visit

AugustJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-19°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

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

46 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-4° – 6°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

February

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

48 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 8°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 14°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 20°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

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

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

June

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

82 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.4h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.5h daylight

September

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

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 21°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 15°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

December

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

54 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

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