S. Dillon Ripley Center
Museum Smithsonian research and visitor center on National Mall
On Washington’s National Mall, the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center hosts rotating exhibitions, event spaces and an international gallery; visitors use it for special shows and as an entry point to the Smithsonian complex.
How to Get to S. Dillon Ripley Center #
Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., near the Smithsonian Castle and National Museum of Natural History. Accessible on foot from most Mall museums and via Smithsonian Metro station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines).
Tips for Visiting S. Dillon Ripley Center #
- Check the Ripley Center calendar for Smithsonian seminars and lunchtime events that use the center's auditorium spaces.
- The Ripley Center is a convenient place to pick up visitor information and maps for the National Mall and nearby Smithsonian museums.
- If interested in the Castle and East Garden, the Ripley Center often coordinates tours and information desks.
Best Time to Visit S. Dillon Ripley Center #
Open year-round; best used as a planning hub before visiting nearby museums, especially outside peak spring weeks.
Weather & Climate near S. Dillon Ripley Center #
S. Dillon Ripley Center'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 (1041 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
