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Seattle
Visit in July — score 95/100 · avg high 87°F · 5 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 40° | 54° | 25° | 31 | 175 | 8.6h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 12 | 40° | 55° | 25° | 28 | 121 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 18 | 44° | 62° | 29° | 31 | 136 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 27 | 48° | 72° | 34° | 24 | 96 | 13.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 51 | 55° | 79° | 39° | 18 | 71 | 14.9h | High | Average |
| June | 69 | 59° | 84° | 45° | 14 | 55 | 15.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 95 | 65° | 87° | 50° | 5 | 18 | 15.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 85 | 65° | 87° | 50° | 7 | 28 | 14.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 56 | 60° | 83° | 45° | 16 | 63 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 24 | 51° | 72° | 37° | 31 | 127 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 13 | 44° | 61° | 29° | 30 | 197 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 5 | 39° | 54° | 24° | 31 | 188 | 8.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 32/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 34°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Seattle (March, April, May) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 34°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 32/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Summer
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Seattle (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 48°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Fall
- Score
- 31/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Seattle (September, October, November) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 37°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 31/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Winter
- Score
- 8/100
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 25°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Seattle (December, January, February) brings average highs of 54°F and lows of 25°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 8/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 12/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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