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The Best Time to Visit Seattle

Month-by-month climate data for Seattle, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsJulyAugustSeptemberToughestDecember

June–September. Long dry summer days when the mountains come out from behind the clouds.

Warmest in Seattle: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (8°C / 46°F) · Wettest: Jan (~20 rain days)

8°
3°
Jan
8°
3°
Feb
10°
3°
Mar
13°
5°
Apr
17°
9°
May
21°
12°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
25°
15°
Aug
21°
13°
Sep
15°
9°
Oct
10°
5°
Nov
8°
3°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Seattle climate, month by month

January

8° / 3°C

~20 rain days

Tough

February

8° / 3°C

~14 rain days

Fair

March

10° / 3°C

~14 rain days

Fair

April

13° / 5°C

~13 rain days

Good

May

17° / 9°C

~12 rain days

Good

June

21° / 12°C

~9 rain days

Excellent

July

25° / 15°C

~2 rain days

Excellent

August

25° / 15°C

~6 rain days

Excellent

September

21° / 13°C

~8 rain days

Excellent

October

15° / 9°C

~13 rain days

Good

November

10° / 5°C

~18 rain days

Fair

December

8° / 3°C

~20 rain days

Tough

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