Seattle in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +9°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 116 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Seattle has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Seattle in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Seattle for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of -4°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +5°C.
Is Seattle warm or cold in February?
Seattle is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +4°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Seattle, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Seattle in February
Water in Seattle in February is Cold. It varies from +6°C to +8°C, with an average of +7°C.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +9°C.
The water temperature in February is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Seattle are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +12°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +7°C.
Can you swim in Seattle in February?
We would not recommend swimming in Seattle in February, the water is very cold (+7°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Seattle in February
Seattle weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+8°C
+9°C
+12°C
Min. temperature
-10°C
-12°C
-6°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+17°C
+26°C
Rainfall
173 mm
116 mm
122 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+8°C
+7°C
+8°C
Humidity
86%
83%
79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
8
7
8
Rainy days
19
17
21
Snowy days
2
2
0
February often has better weather than January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +9°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 173 mm to 116 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Seattle in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Seattle is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Seattle based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 71%, leading to total precipitation of around 133 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Seattle wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 177 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Seattle based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 3 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Seattle.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Seattle?
This is the weather in Seattle in February 2024:
1 February
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+8°C
2 February
☁️
+12°C
3 February
☁️
+11°C
4 February
🌧️
+11°C
5 February
🌧️
+10°C
6 February
🌧️
+9°C
7 February
🌧️
+10°C
8 February
☁️
+10°C
9 February
☁️
+12°C
10 February
🌧️
+13°C
11 February
☁️
+11°C
12 February
☁️
+10°C
13 February
☁️
+10°C
14 February
🌧️
+6°C
15 February
☁️
+7°C
16 February
☁️
+8°C
17 February
🌧️
+8°C
18 February
☁️
+9°C
19 February
🌧️
+8°C
20 February
🌧️
+9°C
21 February
🌧️
+8°C
22 February
🌧️
+7°C
23 February
☁️
+2°C
24 February
☀️
+3°C
25 February
☁️
+6°C
26 February
🌧️
+7°C
27 February
🌧️
+6°C
28 February
🌧️
+5°C
In February 2024 Seattle had 1 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Seattle climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Seattle in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+14°C) and the highest in 2014 (+17°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 714 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2549 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Seattle in February:
Is February a good time to visit Seattle?
It’s always a good time to visit Seattle, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Seattle in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Seattle in February?
Swimming in Seattle in February is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Seattle rainy in February?
Seattle is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Seattle in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Seattle in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.
