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Visit Seattle
in March?

Tough conditions in March. Consider July if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 47.61°N 122.33°W
11°CMax temperature
52%Rainy days
8.4hSunshine / day

Seattle weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
52% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.2/10)

Should you visit Seattle in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 52%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 11°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.4h/d

Our take: March brings a challenging climate (4.2/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.

Seattle in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Spring marks the start of the good season in Seattle. Temperatures rise (11°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 52% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Seattle

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January3°C8°C58%5.74.3h1.7/10
🌦️ February2°C8°C55%4.45.5h2.5/10
🌦️ March4°C11°C52%3.58.4h4.2/10
🌦️ April6°C13°C47%2.810.4h5.3/10
🌤️ May9°C18°C35%1.811.9h7.2/10
🌤️ June12°C20°C28%1.713.0h7.7/10
🌤️ July14°C24°C11%0.414.5h9.2/10
🌤️ August15°C24°C16%0.812.9h8.7/10
🌤️ September13°C20°C31%2.110.3h7.4/10
🌦️ October9°C15°C45%4.07.5h5.0/10
🌦️ November6°C10°C59%5.64.7h2.3/10
🌦️ December3°C8°C60%5.93.5h1.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Seattle averages 11°C, 52% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.2/10. See methodology →

March vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 9.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Seattle in March

Is March a good time to visit Seattle?
March is not recommended for Seattle (score 4.2/10). With 52% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine, consider July (9.2/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Seattle in March?
Yes, 52% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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