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The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Seattle — and what to do instead.
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Add your takeSeattle month by month
Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
January
Rainy season — avoid. The wet season runs roughly October through March, with November to January the wettest. Expect short gray days in the 30s and 40s, though hotel deals are plentiful.
February
Rainy season — avoid. The wet season runs roughly October through March, with November to January the wettest. Expect short gray days in the 30s and 40s, though hotel deals are plentiful.
March
Rainy season — avoid. The wet season runs roughly October through March, with November to January the wettest. Expect short gray days in the 30s and 40s, though hotel deals are plentiful.
April
Alaska cruise season — busy. Mid-April to mid-October, cruise ships sail for Alaska from downtown piers, adding crowds downtown on sailing days.
May
Alaska cruise season — busy. Mid-April to mid-October, cruise ships sail for Alaska from downtown piers, adding crowds downtown on sailing days.
June
Summer high season — busy. The driest, sunniest months, with highs around 75°F. It is also the busiest time, with higher hotel rates and limited availability, so book several weeks ahead.
Alaska cruise season — busy. Mid-April to mid-October, cruise ships sail for Alaska from downtown piers, adding crowds downtown on sailing days.
July
Seafair Weekend — busy. Late July or early August. The Boeing Seafair Air Show flies over Lake Washington, with free general admission viewing at Genesee Park.
Summer high season — busy. The driest, sunniest months, with highs around 75°F. It is also the busiest time, with higher hotel rates and limited availability, so book several weeks ahead.
Alaska cruise season — busy. Mid-April to mid-October, cruise ships sail for Alaska from downtown piers, adding crowds downtown on sailing days.
August
Seafair Weekend — busy. Late July or early August. The Boeing Seafair Air Show flies over Lake Washington, with free general admission viewing at Genesee Park.
Summer high season — busy. The driest, sunniest months, with highs around 75°F. It is also the busiest time, with higher hotel rates and limited availability, so book several weeks ahead.
Alaska cruise season — busy. Mid-April to mid-October, cruise ships sail for Alaska from downtown piers, adding crowds downtown on sailing days.
September
Alaska cruise season — busy. Mid-April to mid-October, cruise ships sail for Alaska from downtown piers, adding crowds downtown on sailing days.
Early fall — good. Mild weather before the rains set in, smaller crowds once summer ends, and lower hotel rates. The best time to visit.
October
Alaska cruise season — busy. Mid-April to mid-October, cruise ships sail for Alaska from downtown piers, adding crowds downtown on sailing days.
Early fall — good. Mild weather before the rains set in, smaller crowds once summer ends, and lower hotel rates. The best time to visit.
November
Rainy season — avoid. The wet season runs roughly October through March, with November to January the wettest. Expect short gray days in the 30s and 40s, though hotel deals are plentiful.
December
Rainy season — avoid. The wet season runs roughly October through March, with November to January the wettest. Expect short gray days in the 30s and 40s, though hotel deals are plentiful.