When to go · Seattle
Seattle in August
Great month. Inside Seattle's best window: Jun–Sep.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 78°C172°F / 57°C135°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Seattle
Inside Seattle's best window: Jun–Sep.
Weather in August
- SeattleHighs around 78 °C, lows around 57 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 172 °F, lows around 135 °F, rain on about 6 days
- Pacific Northwest, United States · Seattle, Portland, Olympic, Mount Rainierbest weather
Grey and damp October–May; July–September is dry and clear, with wildfire smoke in some years.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen