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The Best Time to Visit Seattle

Month-by-month climate data for Seattle, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsJulyAugustSeptemberToughestDecember
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June–September. Long dry summer days when the mountains come out from behind the clouds.

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)

Seattle climate, month by month

January

8° / 3°C

~20 rain days

Tough

February

8° / 3°C

~14 rain days

Fair

March

10° / 3°C

~14 rain days

Fair

April

13° / 5°C

~13 rain days

Good

May

17° / 9°C

~12 rain days

Good

June

21° / 12°C

~9 rain days

Excellent

July

25° / 15°C

~2 rain days

Excellent

August

25° / 15°C

~6 rain days

Excellent

September

21° / 13°C

~8 rain days

Excellent

October

15° / 9°C

~13 rain days

Good

November

10° / 5°C

~18 rain days

Fair

December

8° / 3°C

~20 rain days

Tough

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