North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38–48°F | 2h | High (141mm) | Off-Peak | Grey, damp, and cozy, coffee-shop weather with fresh powder in the Cascades. |
| February | 38–50°F | 3h | Moderate (88mm) | Off-Peak | Still wet and mild, but powder days and museums beat the winter gloom. |
| March | 40–54°F | 5h | Moderate (94mm) | Off-Peak | Cool and showery as the first blossoms and green haze return to the city. |
| April | 43–59°F | 6h | Moderate (68mm) | Shoulder | Tulip fields explode with color as spring finally takes hold. |
| May | 49–66°F | 8h | Low (49mm) | Shoulder | Drying out and greening up, with long evenings and blooming gardens. |
| June | 53–71°F | 8h | Low (39mm) | Shoulder | Long, mild days as the dry season begins and mountain snow recedes. |
| July | 57–77°F | 10h | Minimal (17mm) | Peak | Warm, dry, and dazzling, the payoff for the long wet winter. |
| August | 57–78°F | 9h | Low (22mm) | Peak | Peak summer sunshine and warm evenings, the region at its glorious best. |
| September | 54–72°F | 7h | Low (36mm) | Peak | Warm days, cooling nights, and thinning crowds, a local-favorite month. |
| October | 47–61°F | 4h | Moderate (88mm) | Shoulder | Crisp, colorful, and increasingly rainy as autumn settles over the sound. |
| November | 41–52°F | 2h | High (166mm) | Off-Peak | The wettest, greyest month, but cozy markets and early snow up high. |
| December | 37–47°F | 2h | High (135mm) | Off-Peak | Dark, drizzly, and festive, holiday lights glow against the winter grey. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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