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Seattle (WA) Climate by Month

Seattle has a temperate climate and experiences warm summers and mild winters. Most rain in Seattle is seen in winter and on an annual base the city experiences a large amount of rainfall making it one of the wettest cities in the country.

Winters in Seattle have an average maximum temperature of between 8°C and 11°C, so snowfall is rare. Summers have an average maximum temperature of 20°C to 25°C.

The best time to travel to Seattle in Washington State is from May to September. During this period you have a pleasant temperature and almost no precipitation. The city can be a bit busy during this period so it is recommended to book a place to stay in advance.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Seattle (Washington State), the United States of America. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for Seattle (WA)

Sat   Nov 02
12°C | 7°C
SW 18 km/h
2.5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sun   Nov 03
12°C | 7°C
S 11 km/h
0.9 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Nov 04
12°C | 7°C
SW 29 km/h
3 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Seattle in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Seattle?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Seattle?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Seattle?
    November tops the wettest month list with 166 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Seattle?
    July is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Seattle?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.

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