Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Seattleis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 58.7%
Overall score 11.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 58.7%
2. August
Score 54.0%
3. September
Score 51.3%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 11.0%
2. December
Score 11.0%
3. January
Score 11.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 58.0%
2. August
Score 57.0%
3. September
Score 36.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 6.0%
2. December
Score 6.0%
3. January
Score 7.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 73.0%
2. June
Score 69.0%
3. May
Score 56.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 1.0%
2. November
Score 1.0%
3. December
Score 1.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 71.0%
2. August
Score 64.0%
3. September
Score 45.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 25.0%
2. December
Score 26.0%
3. January
Score 27.0%