Here are a few facts and tips that
might be helpful as you plan your visit.
POPULATION:
TRAVEL
TIPS
• About 1 million people live in
Montgomery County.
• The Washington Metropolitan
area (Washington, D.C., 7
Maryland counties and 5 Virginia
counties) totals about 5.8 million.
CLIMATE:
• The warmest month is typically
July and the coolest month is
typically January. The weather is
known to fluctuate, so make sure
to check the forecast before
planning your trip.
• Peak Season is from March – October.
Peak season begins with The National
Cherry Blossom Festival, held annually
in Washington, D.C. in March. Annual
fall festivals close out the peak season
in October for leisure travelers.
FAST FACTS:
• 7 Million tourists visit
Montgomery County annually.
• There’s always room for you in
Montgomery County and in one
of our 50 hotels.
• The county has a total area of
507 square miles.
• Montgomery County has 3 cities,
12 towns, 4 villages, 33 census-
designated places and 5
unincorporated communities.
GOT A QUESTION?
Answers to common
visitor inquires can be
found at
www.visitmontgomery.com.
Contact us by email at
info@visitmontgomery.com
or give us a call at
877-789-6904.
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