Scott Circle
Park Traffic circle with monuments and embassy buildings
Scott Circle in Washington, D.C. is an urban traffic circle and plaza near embassy-lined avenues and memorials. Visitors note nearby hotels, public sculptures and walkable connections to Dupont and Logan Circles.
Scott Circle is a traffic circle and urban junction in northwest Washington, D.C., United States, formed by the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue and 16th Street NW. It functions as both a vehicular roundabout and a small landscaped public space.
The circle features a prominent equestrian statue of General Winfield Scott at its center and is set amid a district of early 20th-century embassies, office buildings and institutional properties. The area is often used as a reference point for diplomatic and institutional addresses.
The space developed as part of the city’s planned avenue system and has long served as a transport node and small urban park within the city’s ceremonial north-south axis.
Scott Circle is located in central Washington, D.C., a short distance north of Dupont Circle and adjacent to the city’s embassy row and major north-south avenues.
- Monument: Contains a bronze equestrian statue of General Winfield Scott at its center and is surrounded by embassies, office buildings and small park spaces.
How to Get to Scott Circle #
In northwest Washington, D.C., at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and 16th Street. Accessible by Metrobus routes that run along Massachusetts Ave; the nearest Metro station is Dupont Circle (Red Line), about a 10-15 minute walk south.
Tips for Visiting Scott Circle #
- Stand at the northwest quadrant at dusk to see the sun angle across the circle and the facades of embassies-good for photos.
- Use the pedestrian subway at the traffic lights rather than jaywalking: the traffic flow is rapid and unforgiving.
- Notice the bronze plaques and name stones on the north circle-each one captures a small piece of Washington's civic obsession with commemoration.
Best Time to Visit Scott Circle #
Best in spring or autumn for pleasant walking and clearer light; heavy traffic makes midday less appealing for photos.
Weather & Climate near Scott Circle #
Scott Circle'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 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1053 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 (70 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 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 (105 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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