Kirkland (WA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Kirkland. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Kirkland has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1116 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Kirkland shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 176 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kirkland Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kirkland serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kirkland.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year