Washington, DCcherry blossoms
around the Tidal Basin
Out of season: the next cherry blossoms season is in 2027.
Right now in Washington, DC · September
- Summer heat · Jun–Sep
178days to the next cherry blossoms seasonusually Mar 25–Apr 7
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 10:53 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Last season: peak bloom on Mar 26, 2026. It usually peaks Mar 25–Apr 7.
Peak bloom, past years
- 2017: peak on Mar 25
- 2018: peak on Apr 5
- 2019: peak on Apr 1
- 2020: peak on Mar 20
- 2021: peak on Mar 28
- 2022: peak on Mar 21
- 2023: peak on Mar 23
- 2024: peak on Mar 17
- 2025: peak on Mar 28
- 2026: peak on Mar 26
Taller bar = later peak.
Washington DC through the year
- Cherry blossomsMar–Apr
- Green-upMar–Apr
- Cherry Blossom FestivalMar–Apr
- Summer heatNowJun–Sep
- Fourth of JulyJul
Where to see them
- Tidal Basin Loop TrailEasy 2.1-mile loop around the Tidal BasinYoshinoYoshino
- Washington Monument groundsYoshinos continue north from the Tidal BasinYoshinoYoshino
- East Potomac Park (Hains Point loop)4.1-mile loop; Kwanzans bloom about two weeks after the YoshinosKwanzan and othersKwanzan and others
Washington, DC in pictures
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, Spring Index 1991–2020 averages (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Bloom Watch: bloom stage dates by year (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Tidal Basin Loop Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Types of Trees (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Hains Point Loop Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Cherry blossom events and activities (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, National Cherry Blossom Festival (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Fourth of July on the National Mall (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Weather on the National Mall (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak bloom for Washington DC cherry blossoms in 2027?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Mar 25–Apr 7. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
Is it blooming in Washington DC right now?
Not now: the cherry blossoms season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 178 days (usually Mar 25–Apr 7).
What does peak bloom mean?
The National Park Service calls it peak bloom on the day 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open.Source: National Park Service, Bloom Watch: bloom stage dates by year ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How long does peak bloom last?
Usually several days, says the National Park Service. Cool, calm weather can stretch it; a rainy, windy day can end it suddenly, and a late frost can stop the bloom altogether.Source: National Park Service, Bloom Watch: bloom stage dates by year ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How early or late can peak bloom be?
Peak has come as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958). The National Park Service says forecasting it is almost impossible more than 10 days ahead.Source: National Park Service, Bloom Watch: bloom stage dates by year ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Washington DC?
Tidal Basin Loop Trail: easy 2.1-mile loop around the Tidal Basin; Washington Monument grounds: yoshinos continue north from the Tidal Basin; East Potomac Park (Hains Point loop): 4.1-mile loop; Kwanzans bloom about two weeks after the Yoshinos.
When are the festivals in Washington DC?
Cherry Blossom Festival, usually in Mar–Apr and Fourth of July, usually in Jul.
What is Washington DC like through the year?
Cherry blossoms (Mar–Apr), Green-up (Mar–Apr), Cherry Blossom Festival (Mar–Apr), Fourth of July (Jul) and Summer heat (Jun–Sep).