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Seattle in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Seattle in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Seattle, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Seattle in August 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Seattle in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +24°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Seattle;

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Seattle has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Seattle in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Seattle for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +36°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°C to +32°C.

Is Seattle warm or cold in August?

Seattle is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +14°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Seattle, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Seattle in August

Seattle weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+24°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+8°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+36°C+33°C
Rainfall
28 mm28 mm60 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%71%76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
1097
Cloudy days
171917
Rainy days
436
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +24°C for average maximum temperature during the day. The rainfall amount in August stays the same as in the previous month with a 28 mm of total precipitation. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in July to 9 in August.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Seattle in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Seattle is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Seattle based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 20 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Seattle wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 177 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Seattle?

This is the weather in Seattle in August 2023:
1 August
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+34°C
2 August
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+28°C
3 August
☀️
+25°C
4 August
🌧️
+24°C
5 August
☀️
+22°C
6 August
☀️
+27°C
7 August
☀️
+30°C
8 August
☀️
+31°C
9 August
☀️
+31°C
10 August
☁️
+25°C
11 August
☀️
+26°C
12 August
☀️
+29°C
13 August
☁️
+26°C
14 August
☀️
+25°C
15 August
☀️
+28°C
16 August
☀️
+28°C
17 August
☀️
+30°C
18 August
☁️
+36°C
19 August
☁️
+31°C
20 August
☁️
+31°C
21 August
☁️
+31°C
22 August
☁️
+28°C
23 August
☀️
+28°C
24 August
☁️
+29°C
25 August
☀️
+33°C
26 August
☁️
+31°C
27 August
🌧️
+22°C
28 August
☁️
+24°C
29 August
☀️
+27°C
30 August
☀️
+30°C
31 August
☀️
+32°C
In August 2023 Seattle had 18 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Seattle climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Seattle in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1995 (+23°C) and the highest in 2022 (+30°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 103 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Seattle in August:

Is August a good time to visit Seattle?

August is a really good time to go to Seattle. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Seattle.

Can you sunbathe in Seattle in August?

August is warm in Seattle. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Seattle rainy in August?

Seattle is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Seattle in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Seattle in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Seattle

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Seattle, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.