Pack or skip
Sunscreen for Washington DC in December
Verdict
Optional
Bring a stick or travel-size β better than a sunburn on day one.
Why
Washington DC in December averages highs of 47Β°F, lows of 32Β°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate makes sunscreen a judgment call. Bring a stick or travel-size β better than a sunburn on day one.