Seattle, USAQuick decision
When to visit Seattle?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
57°F–75°F in July
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (60%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Coffee & CultureYear-round — first Starbucks, craft cafés and indie scene.
Pike Place MarketYear-round — flying fish, flowers and artisan crafts.
Mount RainierJune–September — hiking, glaciers and wildflower meadows.
MusicYear-round — MoPOP, historic grunge scene and concerts.
Monthly climate data
Seattle weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 37°F | 46°F | 58% | 0.2in | 4.3h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 46°F | 55% | 0.2in | 5.5h | 2.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 52°F | 52% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 43°F | 55°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 75°F | 11% | 0.0in | 14.5h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 75°F | 16% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 68°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 48°F | 59°F | 45% | 0.2in | 7.5h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 43°F | 50°F | 59% | 0.2in | 4.7h | 2.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 46°F | 60% | 0.2in | 3.5h | 1.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°F, 45% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 23°F, 18% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 15°F, 45% rainy days, 7.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°F, 58% rainy days, 4.4h sunshine/day. Score: 1.9/10.
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Tip : May, September offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 11% rainy days and 24°F.
December is the wettest month with 60% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 24°F.
In winter, the average score is 1.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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