May 29, 2024 - Food and Drink
The best day to barbecue in D.C. is likely in late June
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Rain may have put a damper on your Memorial Day barbecue, but don't worry. According to grill science, the best day to have a cookout is still a month away.
The big picture: A five-year review of summer weather data by food research company Pantry and Larder found the optimal date for a D.C.-area barbecue is Saturday, June 29.
How it works: Pantry and Larder determined ideal weather conditions, which include:
- A maximum feels-like temperature of 88.
- 25% cloud cover and low rain chances.
- A slight breeze.
- Sunset time around 9pm.
The intrigue: Our worst date is Tuesday, June 11.