When to visit
Seattle?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Seattle
State of Washington · United States of America

The best time to visit Seattle is June, July, August, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
84

Excellent climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
12–21°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–20°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
51mm
Light rain · 9 days
Sunshine
11.7h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
70%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
93
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun93JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score79274576849492824796
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildMildPleasantPleasantMildCool & rainyColdCold
Temperature3–8°C2–8°C4–11°C6–14°C9–18°C12–21°C15–25°C15–25°C13–20°C9–15°C5–10°C3–7°C
Feels like-1–5°C-1–5°C0–8°C3–11°C7–17°C11–20°C14–25°C15–25°C12–19°C7–13°C2–8°C-1–4°C
Precipitation186mm
21 days
125mm
18 days
108mm
17 days
85mm
14 days
53mm
10 days
51mm
9 days
14mm
4 days
27mm
5 days
63mm
10 days
127mm
15 days
176mm
20 days
189mm
22 days
Sunshine3.1h
☀︎ 34%
4.0h
☀︎ 39%
6.4h
☀︎ 54%
8.3h
☀︎ 60%
9.6h
☀︎ 63%
11.7h
☀︎ 73%
12.7h
☀︎ 82%
11.5h
☀︎ 81%
9.2h
☀︎ 74%
5.9h
☀︎ 54%
3.9h
☀︎ 41%
2.7h
☀︎ 31%
WindSE · 19 km/hSE · 20 km/hS · 19 km/hS · 19 km/hSW · 17 km/hW · 17 km/hN · 16 km/hNW · 17 km/hSW · 17 km/hSE · 18 km/hSE · 20 km/hSE · 20 km/h
Humidity (%)84%82%80%77%74%70%66%68%76%82%83%84%
Day length8.9h10.3h11.9h13.7h15.2h15.9h15.5h14.2h12.5h10.8h9.3h8.5h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Seafair
Northwest Folklife Festival
Bumbershoot
Christmas Ship Festival
Fremont Fair & Solstice Parade
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
Events & Festivals
  • SeafairfestivalSignature event
    July, August· 500k+ visitors

    Seattle's signature summer festival, Seafair, transforms the city into a vibrant celebration of maritime heritage and co…

  • Northwest Folklife Festivalcultural
    May· 50k+ visitors

    The Northwest Folklife Festival celebrates the diverse cultural traditions of the Pacific Northwest through music, dance…

  • Bumbershootfestival
    August, September· 50k+ visitors

    Bumbershoot is one of North America's largest urban arts and music festivals, held annually over Labor Day weekend. Enjo…

  • Christmas Ship Festivalholiday
    November, December· 50k+ visitors

    The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival is a beloved holiday tradition, with a lead boat adorned with lights and choi…

  • Fremont Fair & Solstice Paradefestival
    June· 50k+ visitors

    The Fremont Fair is a quirky and beloved Seattle tradition, culminating in the famous Solstice Parade featuring painted…

  • Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)cultural
    May, June· 50k+ visitors

    SIFF is one of the largest and most respected film festivals in North America, showcasing hundreds of films over several…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Seattle?

The best time to visit Seattle is July, August, June, September, May, with temperatures between 9 °C and 25 °C. The best month is July. July is high season.

What is the weather like in Seattle?

Seattle has a climate with an overall score of 4.8/10. Annual temperatures range from 2 °C to 25 °C.

What is the hottest month in Seattle?

The hottest month in Seattle is July, with average highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Seattle?

The rainiest month in Seattle is December, with an average of 189 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Seattle?

Peak season in Seattle is May, June, July, August, September, October. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Seattle?

Shoulder season in Seattle falls in March, April, November, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.