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Seattle weather in August

With highs near 24°C (75°F) and lows around 14°C (56°F), August feels warm in Seattle. Rainfall averages about 23 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.

What stands out in August

  • Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Seattle.
  • Just 230 km apart, but Seattle runs about 5°C cooler than Portland this month.
  • Rain is well below Seattle's usual level (around 79% less).
  • Skies are at their clearest this time of year.

August is typically Seattle's warmest month.

Avg high

24°C

75°F

Avg low

14°C

56°F

Rainfall

23 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

77%

relative

Sky

46%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Seattle weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Seattle
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January7°C / 45°F2°C / 35°F169 mm90%79%
February8°C / 46°F2°C / 35°F138 mm88%78%
March11°C / 51°F3°C / 38°F155 mm85%76%
April14°C / 56°F5°C / 41°F107 mm82%75%
May18°C / 64°F9°C / 47°F70 mm80%69%
June20°C / 68°F11°C / 51°F51 mm80%68%
July23°C / 73°F13°C / 56°F20 mm78%47%
August24°C / 75°F14°C / 56°F23 mm77%46%
September21°C / 69°F11°C / 52°F65 mm79%55%
October15°C / 60°F8°C / 46°F142 mm85%68%
November10°C / 50°F4°C / 39°F184 mm89%76%
December7°C / 44°F2°C / 35°F172 mm91%78%

What to pack for August

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is August a good time to visit Seattle?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Seattle in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Seattle?

Yes. August is one of the best months for Seattle, with highs around 24°C and about 23 mm of rain.

How warm is Seattle in August?

Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 14°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Seattle in August?

Seattle typically gets around 23 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Seattle (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.