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Seattle in February
What February is really like in Seattle: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Cody Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Still cool and wet; quiet for sightseeing, and ski areas in the Cascades are in full season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Seattle: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 28 days. Compared with January (8°C (46°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:32
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Winter (December–February). Dark, damp and cool rather than cold; snow in the city is occasional, while the Cascade ski areas are in season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Seattle, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Tukwila
Museum of Flight
Beside Boeing Field south of downtown, this large air and space museum displays more than 150 aircraft, including a Concorde, an early Air Force One, a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and a full-size Space Shuttle trainer, plus Boeing's original 'Red Barn' factory building.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Park · Capitol Hill
Volunteer Park and Conservatory
Climb the stairs of the water tower for a free view over the city and the Cascades.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Rainy day
Gallery · First Hill
Frye Art Museum
Seattle's free art museum, founded on the private collection of Charles and Emma Frye, shows 19th-century German and American paintings alongside contemporary exhibitions in a calm building on First Hill.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Market · Downtown and Pike Place
Pike Place Market
Arrive before 10am for flowers, produce and breakfast before the cruise and tour crowds; weekday mornings are calmest.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 2°C and 16 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Seattle?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Seattle in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Seattle?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cool and wet; quiet for sightseeing, and ski areas in the Cascades are in full season.
+How warm is Seattle in February?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seattle in February?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.