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Washington, D.C. fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in the Washington area peaks around October 31, with the best viewing from October 30 to November 7.
2026 foliage season
Washington, D.C. fall foliage map
- Mostly green
- Starting to turn
- Moderate color
- Near peak
- Peak color
- Past peak
- Leaves down
The dot shows the Washington, D.C. destination we track, colored by today’s estimated stage. Select it for its forecast, or open the full foliage map to check any city or ZIP code.
Peak calendar
Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Washington, D.C.?
In a typical year, fall color in the Washington area peaks around October 31, with the best viewing from October 30 to November 7. Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
What trees give Washington, D.C. its fall color?
The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include red maple, tulip tree, northern red oak, and ginkgo.
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