DC's rooftop bar scene has exploded in recent years — the combination of the city's relatively low skyline and the warm spring-through-fall season makes outdoor nightlife genuinely great here. These are the rooftop options worth knowing for dancing and late-night drinks.
DC's best rooftop weather runs from late April through October. Summer nights (June–August) are warm enough to stay out late comfortably. Spring and fall evenings can get cool — bring a layer for anything after 10pm. Most rooftop venues move programming indoors or close outdoor spaces during rain and in the winter months.