Best Time To Visit Seattle

The best time to visit Seatlle is from June to early September. The city is more crowded in July and August, when most of the hotels are full. Summers and starting Fall are the peak season in Seattle with most of the tourists flocking into the city during these months. However, if you wish to seek cheaper prices and avoid the summer crowds, the fall season is a great alternative. Most of the Summer crowds have left by this time, the prices in the city are cheaper and there are a plethora of events and festivals to be held. The Seattle winters are the off season as cold winter weather hinders the process of exploration and sightseeing. The town is however cheaper during the winter season. The chilly winds and ever-present drizzle make the weather very unpredictable so be sure to carry appropriate clothes when visiting Seattle. Search the best suitable Seattle tours available on the list for every seasons. Check below for the weather conditions of Seattle in each seasons, month wise.

  • Summer (June to August) – The summer season is the best time to visit Seattle. The day time temperatures are pleasant and remain between 21 to 23 degrees Celsius. The precipitation levels are at their lowest during the summer months, making it the perfect time to indulge in outdoor activities and sightseeing tours. The city is bustling with tourists during this time of the year and the rates are inflated so make sure to book in advance to get the best prices. Check all the Seattle attractions and prices to book.
  • Fall (September to October) – The fall season also experiences a mild weather with day time temperatures fluctuating between 19 to 15 degrees Celsius. The fall season is a great time to visit Seattle as most of the summer crowds have left and the prices in the city are relatively cheaper when compared to the peak summer months. The plethora of autumn festivals add to the charm of visiting Seattle during these months. The city is preparing for the off season and hence this is perhaps the best time to bag discounts and cheap deals. The evenings during fall can be extremely cold with the mercury dropping down to 8 degrees Celsius, so remember to carry warm woollen clothing.
  • Winter (November to February) – The winters in Seattle are extremely cold with day time temperatures dropping down to 7 degrees Celsius. The winter season also experiences the most rainfall with precipitation levels rising between 127 to 137mm. This is not a good time for sightseeing and exploration due to the cold winds and the rain. The city is cheapest during the winter months and acts as a perfect base for adventure enthusiasts who wish to indulge in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding at Mount Rainier or the Cascade Range.
  • Spring (March to May) – The arrival of the spring season embarks the rise in the mercury levels with the day time temperatures ranging between 11 to 18 degrees Celsius. The precipitation levels also fall between 84 to 40 mm. This is a great time for bargain hunting and bagging cheap and discounted deals as the city is still cheaper as compared to the summer months and the summer crowds have not yet appeared. The biting Pacific winds and the chilly breeze make the evenings cold and nights even colder, so be sure to carry some warm clothing along.
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Highest temperature in Seattle is recorded as 86℉ in June.

Lowest temperature in Seattle is recorded as 26.6℉ in December.

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Maximum rain recorded in Seattle is 746.33 mm in February.

Months with no rains or lowest rains in Seattle is July.

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Most humid month in Seattle is March.

Least humid month in Seattle is July.