US Seattle · Autumn

Seattle weather
in October

October is a difficult time — July offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 47.61°N 122.33°W
15°CMax temperature
45%Rainy days
7.5hSunshine / day

Seattle weather in October

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.2/10)

Should you visit Seattle in October?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 45%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 15°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.5h/d

Our take: October is an average time for Seattle. July (9.2/10) is clearly preferable.

Seattle in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Autumn marks the end of peak season in Seattle. Temperatures drop (15°C) and rain returns (45% of days). Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

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 October, Seattle averages 15°C, 45% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.0/10. See methodology →

October vs July (best month)

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

FAQ — Seattle in October

Is October a good time to visit Seattle?
October is not recommended for Seattle (score 5.0/10). With 45% rainy days and 7.5h of sunshine, consider July (9.2/10) instead.
What to do in Seattle in October?
With 15°C max and 7.5h of sunshine, favour indoor activities — museums, spas, gastronomy.

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