When to go to Seattle?
Water on both sides, Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Space Needle over the top of it: Seattle orients itself easily. Pike Place Market opens early on salmon, flowers and coffee, and Chihuly Garden and Glass turns the light next door into colour. On clear days Mount Rainier appears to the south, close enough for a day out.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Seattle, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Seattle
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8 | 184 | 5 | 35 |
| February | 4.6 | 92 | 5 | 45 |
| March | 7.1 | 88 | 7 | 53 |
| April | 8.4 | 87 | 8 | 58 |
| May | 9.4 | 65 | 13 | 65 |
| June | 10.9 | 56 | 15 | 72 |
| July | 13.2 | 10 | 19 | 86 |
| August | 11.2 | 31 | 20 | 81 |
| September | 9.1 | 43 | 16 | 70 |
| October | 6.9 | 96 | 12 | 55 |
| November | 5.0 | 143 | 7 | 43 |
| December | 3.3 | 204 | 6 | 32 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Seattle, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 10 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 1,100 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Seattle?
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Mount Rainier (day trip)
Practical info
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