Seattle · SummerMonth summary
Seattle weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Seattle in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Seattle. July remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Seattle in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Seattle brings pleasant temperatures (24°F) and long sunny days (12.9h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 August, Seattle averages 75°F, 16% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Seattle in August
Is August a good time to visit Seattle?
August is an excellent time to visit Seattle (score 8.7/10). With 75°F, 12.9h of sunshine and 16% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Seattle in August?
With 75°F and 12.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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