Washington weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Washington, United States. Like most weather services, we show Washington at one spot: Seattle, its largest city. At 2:30 PM local time it was clear and 11°C (52°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 8%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Seattle weather
Is it raining in Seattle right now?
No. It’s clear and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Seattle this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–15° and lows of 3–10°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Seattle lately?
In the past 7 days, Seattle had 3 rainy days and 14.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Seattle?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Washington weather by month
When is the best time to visit Washington?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Washington is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (44°F) in December to 23°C (74°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Washington?
November is the wettest month, with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Washington?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (44°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Washington have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Washington weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Seattle), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Washington
Weather can differ a lot within Washington: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–23°C | 1,230 mm |
| Tri-Cities | Apr–Oct | None | 5–33°C | 277 mm |
| Spokane | May–Sep | None | 0–29°C | 553 mm |
| Tacoma | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–23°C | 1,230 mm |
| Vancouver | May–Sep | Mar, Nov–Jan | 6–28°C | 1,484 mm |
| Bellevue | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–23°C | 1,230 mm |
| Kent | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–23°C | 1,230 mm |
| Everett | Jun–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–23°C | 1,254 mm |
| Renton | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–23°C | 1,230 mm |
| Federal Way | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 6–23°C | 1,230 mm |
| Spokane Valley | May–Sep | None | 0–29°C | 553 mm |
| Yakima | May–Sep | None | 1–29°C | 514 mm |
Cities and towns in Washington
- Seattle
- Tri-Cities
- Spokane
- Tacoma
- Vancouver
- Bellevue
- Kent
- Everett
- Renton
- Federal Way
- Spokane Valley
- Yakima
- Kirkland
- Bellingham
- Kennewick
- Auburn
- Pasco
- Marysville
- Redmond
- Lakewood
- Olympia
- Shoreline
- Richland
- South Hill
- Sammamish
- Burien
- Lacey
- City of Sammamish
- Bothell
- Edmonds
- Puyallup
- Bremerton
- Lynnwood
- Longview
- Issaquah
- Parkland
- Mount Vernon
- West Lake Sammamish
- Wenatchee
- University Place
- Pullman
- Walla Walla
- Des Moines
- Lake Stevens
- East Hill-Meridian
- SeaTac
- Spanaway
- North Creek
- Opportunity
- Maple Valley
- Mercer Island
- Bainbridge Island
- Graham
- Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
- Inglewood-Finn Hill
- Oak Harbor
- Cottage Lake
- Moses Lake
- Kenmore
- Camas
- Mukilteo
- West Lake Stevens
- Mountlake Terrace
- Silver Firs
- Eastmont
- Mill Creek
- Tukwila
- Bonney Lake
- Salmon Creek
- Orchards
- Port Angeles
- Hazel Dell
- Battle Ground
- Silverdale
- Covington
- Tumwater
- Fairwood
- Ellensburg
- Columbia City
- Arlington
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill
- Frederickson
- Five Corners
- Anacortes
- Monroe
- Centralia
- Bothell West
- Sunnyside
- Aberdeen
- Mill Creek East
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway
- Martha Lake
- Washougal