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Top sights in Seattle
- Space Needle – Observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States
- Pike Place Market – Public market and tourist attraction in Seattle, Washington
- Chihuly Garden and Glass – Glass exhibition in Seattle, Washington
- Museum of Pop Culture – Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA
- Kerry Park – Park in Seattle, Washington, United States
- Seattle Art Museum – Art museum in Seattle, Washington
- Mount Rainier – Stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Seattle
Best time to visit
July to September is the driest and sunniest period and the best time for the waterfront, ferries and mountain views. Autumn and spring are mild but often cloudy and damp. Winter is grey and rainy in the city, while the nearby mountains get snow.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers Pike Place Market, the waterfront, the Seattle Center with the Space Needle, and a neighborhood such as Capitol Hill, Fremont or Ballard. Add a day or two for a ferry to Bainbridge Island, Mount Rainier National Park or the San Juan Islands.
Getting around
Downtown is walkable but hilly. Light rail links the airport with downtown and several neighborhoods, and buses, streetcars and a short monorail fill in the gaps. Washington State Ferries cross Puget Sound from the downtown terminal. A car is most useful for trips to the mountains and national parks.
What to skip
Pike Place Market is packed in the middle of the day, especially when cruise ships are in port; go in the morning for a calmer visit. Don't rely on clear views of Mount Rainier, which is often hidden by cloud. Bring a light rain jacket in every season except high summer.
Where to stay in Seattle
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Best time to visit Seattle
The most comfortable months in Seattle are July to September, with average daytime highs of 71 to 78°F (22 to 26°C) and 4 to 9 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 78°F (26°C), and February the coolest at 46°F (8°C). January sees the most rain, around 19 days, while July is the driest with about 4.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 19 | Avoid: among the wettest, 19 rainy days |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 15 | Shoulder: 46°F (8°C), 15 rainy days |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 14 | Shoulder: 52°F (11°C), 14 rainy days |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 14 | Shoulder: 57°F (14°C), 14 rainy days |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 65°F (18°C), 12 rainy days |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 9 | Shoulder: 71°F (22°C), 9 rainy days |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4 | Best: 4 rainy days |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5 | Best: 5 rainy days |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 9 | Best: 9 rainy days |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 14 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 14 rainy days |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 15 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 15 rainy days |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 19 | Avoid: among the wettest, 19 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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Seattle: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Seattle?
- The best time to visit Seattle is July to September, when average highs run 71 to 78°F (22 to 26°C) with 4 to 9 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 78°F (26°C) on average, and February the coolest at 46°F (8°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Seattle?
- January, with roughly 19 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 4. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Seattle?
- August is the warmest month, averaging 78°F (26°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) at night. February is the coolest, at 46°F (8°C) by day and 36°F (2°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Seattle?
- The wettest months in Seattle are January to February and November to December, with 15 to 19 rainy days a month. July is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Seattle?
- Two to three days covers Pike Place Market, the waterfront, the Seattle Center with the Space Needle, and a neighborhood such as Capitol Hill, Fremont or Ballard. Add a day or two for a ferry to Bainbridge Island, Mount Rainier National Park or the San Juan Islands.
- How do I get around Seattle?
- Downtown is walkable but hilly. Light rail links the airport with downtown and several neighborhoods, and buses, streetcars and a short monorail fill in the gaps. Washington State Ferries cross Puget Sound from the downtown terminal. A car is most useful for trips to the mountains and national parks.
- Is it safe to travel to United States right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United States on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United States before you book.
- What other places are near Seattle?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Seattle are Vancouver (200 miles), Banff (390 miles), San Francisco (680 miles).
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