Verdict: Good month
Seattle Weather in April
April is mild-to-cool in Seattle, topping out near 13°C (55°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 13 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, April is a solid month to visit Seattle.
Average high
13°C / 55°F
Average low
5°C / 41°F
Rain days
~13
Precipitation
67 mm
What to pack for Seattle in April
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 13 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
April against the rest of the year
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)