Month guide · Seattle · United States
Seattle in April
What April is really like in Seattle: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photo by Liesl Matthies, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Showers and sun mix; tulip fields bloom in the Skagit Valley an hour north.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Seattle: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with March (12°C (54°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 9°C (48°F)
Spring (March–May). Showery and cool with cherry blossoms, tulip fields in the Skagit Valley and gardens in bloom; it dries out by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (usually throughout April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Fremont
Gas Works Park
Rusting towers of a former coal-gasification plant stand on a grassy point on Lake Union, preserved as industrial sculpture.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Landmark · Fremont
Fremont Troll
Combine it with Fremont's other public art and a walk along the ship canal.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Art
- Photo spot
Garden · Montlake
Washington Park Arboretum and Japanese Garden
The University of Washington's arboretum spreads over about 93 hectares along Lake Washington, with Azalea Way's spring blossoms and autumn colour.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
Gallery · Seattle Center
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Visit late in the day when the glasshouse and garden pieces are lit, or buy a combined ticket with the Space Needle.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Art
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 6°C and 15 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Seattle?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Seattle?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Showers and sun mix; tulip fields bloom in the Skagit Valley an hour north.
+How warm is Seattle in April?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seattle in April?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.