Sheridan Circle
Park Traffic circle marked by General Sheridan equestrian statue
A traffic circle on Embassy Row in northwest Washington, D.C., marked by an equestrian statue of General Philip Sheridan. Passersby note nearby embassies, diplomatic architecture and cafés and bookstores along the avenue.
Sheridan Circle is a traffic circle located on Massachusetts Avenue NW within the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A bronze equestrian statue of General Philip Sheridan occupies the center of the circle and serves as its defining landmark.
The circle functions as a local traffic junction and pedestrian crossing point amid a dense urban neighborhood of late-19th and early-20th-century embassies and townhouses. The surrounding area is known for diplomatic missions and stately residential buildings.
The circle and its monument commemorate General Philip Sheridan, a Union cavalry leader in the American Civil War. Sheridan Circle sits in northwest Washington, along Massachusetts Avenue’s stretch commonly known as Embassy Row, near Dupont Circle and other central neighborhoods.
- Embassy Row location: Sits along historic Embassy Row in the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood and is surrounded by several embassies and diplomatic buildings.
What to See #
- Sheridan Monument: A bronze equestrian monument to General Philip Sheridan sits at the center of the circle and provides a prominent visual focal point for the intersection.
How to Get to Sheridan Circle #
Sheridan Circle is at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue NW and 23rd Street NW in the heart of Washington’s Embassy Row. It is walkable from the Dupont Circle metro (Red Line) or accessible by multiple bus routes that run along Massachusetts Avenue.
Tips for Visiting Sheridan Circle #
- Visit at golden hour for better light if photographing the Sheridan Circle monuments and the surrounding architecture.
- Be mindful of traffic: the circle is a busy junction and crossings can be fast-moving.
Best Time to Visit Sheridan Circle #
Spring through autumn are the most comfortable times to explore Sheridan Circle and the surrounding Embassy Row area.
Weather & Climate near Sheridan Circle #
Sheridan 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 (1050 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 (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 (104 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 (95 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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