Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.)

Park Memorial in Washington honoring RMS Titanic victims

On the Washington, D.C. memorial circuit, the Titanic Memorial honors those lost aboard RMS Titanic; visitors stop to read inscriptions, see the sculpture and combine the site with nearby monuments.

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Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.)
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How to Get to Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.) #

Located near the Tidal Basin/West Potomac Park area of Washington, D.C. It’s walkable from the Lincoln Memorial and easily reached by metro to Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) followed by a 10-15 minute walk or by local buses and taxis.

Tips for Visiting Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.) #

  • If hiking the Palatine, pause at worn column bases where some of Rome's deepest stories are literally foot-polished.
  • Book a guided archaeological walk to learn which emperor or priest left specific inscriptions; the guide's explanations animate the scattered ruins.

Best Time to Visit Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.) #

Best in spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds.

Spring & Autumn
Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Mild weather for exploring ancient ruins without summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.) #

Climate

Titanic Memorial (Washington, D.C.)'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 -3°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1037 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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