Pack or skip
Flip-flops for Washington DC in January
Verdict
Skip it
Highs around 43°F — too cool for open shoes.
Why
Washington DC in January averages highs of 43°F, lows of 28°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means flip-flops isn't pulling its weight. Highs around 43°F — too cool for open shoes.
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