Best Time to Visit Seattle for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, June, May

Avoid

January, March, October, November, December

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Weather

5°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Seattle?

The best time to visit Seattle for backpacking is July, June, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Seattle

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	9°	136	17.8	74%	shoulder
February	35Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	10°	91	14.4	72%	shoulder
March	38Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	12°	115	17	70%	shoulder
April	58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	15°	80	14.4	67%	shoulder
May	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	57	10.5	65%	shoulder
June	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	44	8.5	65%	dry
July	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	24°	19	4.4	62%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	25°	26	5.5	64%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	21°	47	8.1	69%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	12°	16°	102	14	74%	shoulder
November	27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	11°	150	17.6	77%	shoulder
December	26Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	8°	144	18.1	76%	shoulder