> I was in DC in July and it was miserably hot. That's the regional climate I'm afraid. You get used to it. Doesnt help that downtown is built on a low lying s

> I was in DC in July and it was miserably hot. That's the regional climate I'm afraid. You get used to it. Doesnt help that downtown is built on a low lying swamp, theres a giant river as a moisture source, and concrete everywhere. Dont let it put you off! Aug is recess season which matters more than campaign season in terms of emptiness. It also means the entire class of lobbyists, analysts, journos and hangers on evaporate too. Its a good time of year for us locals not in that space.