February in Washington, DC: cool / cold season for golf — expect distance loss and stiff muscles. Best tee times: midday when temperatures are warmest.
| Average February Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 48°F |
| Avg daily low | 31°F |
| Rainy days | 12 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 11.7 mph |
February is the month in Washington, D.C. where tee-sheet strategy actually matters more than the weather forecast. With an average high of 48°F and a low of 31°F, morning tee times before 10 AM often mean playing in temperatures that sit right at or below freezing — course conditions and cart path rules can shift day to day. The 17-degree daily swing means an afternoon loop, particularly on a clear day, is a meaningfully different experience than an early one.
With only 12 precipitation days — tied for the second-driest mark of the year — dry windows are available more often than many golfers expect in February. Wind sits at 11.7 mph on peak days, which is the same as January, so exposed holes will still demand club adjustments. The courses are quieter, rates tend to be lower, and if you time your round for midday, golf in Washington in February is more playable than its reputation suggests.
Book a midday tee time — 11 AM to 1 PM — specifically to let the temperature climb toward the upper 40s before you tee off, since morning rounds can start below freezing when the low is 31°F. February's lower demand means same-week or even same-day bookings are often viable, but weekends following a dry stretch can fill faster as golfers look to capitalize on the limited clear windows. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
February adds 5°F to January's average high of 43°F, and drops one precipitation day (from 13 to 12), making it a modest but real improvement as a window for play. Wind stays identical at 11.7 mph, so that piece of the puzzle doesn't change coming out of January. March jumps another 8°F to a 56°F average high with one additional rain day and a fractional wind uptick to 12.2 mph — the warmth gain in March is significant, but February actually holds a slight edge on precipitation days.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Washington, DC for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Most public and semi-private courses in the D.C. area stay open in February, though hours can be shorter and frost delays are common when overnight lows hit 31°F. With 12 precipitation days and an average high of 48°F, there are typically several playable windows each week. Calling ahead or checking the course's website the morning of your round is worthwhile.
Midday tee times between 11 AM and 1 PM give the temperature the most time to climb toward the day's high of 48°F, reducing the chance of frost delays and making conditions more comfortable. Morning rounds starting before 9 AM frequently begin near or below freezing given the 31°F average low. The extra wait is worth it in February.