Month guide · Seattle · United States
Seattle in July
What July is really like in Seattle: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Seattle. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 15.6 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and warm — peak season, with the highest hotel rates and busy ferries; occasional wildfire smoke from late July.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Seattle: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (22°C (72°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:27
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:03
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Summer (June–August). Dry, mild and sunny with long evenings, outdoor festivals and peak crowds and prices; occasional wildfire smoke in late summer.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Seafair festival events (usually July to early August)
- Capitol Hill Block Party (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Downtown and Pike Place
Seattle Art Museum
It is two blocks from Pike Place, so it makes a good wet-afternoon follow-on to a market morning.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
Historic site · Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square and the Underground Tour
After the 1889 fire the city raised its streets by a storey, leaving old sidewalks and shopfronts below ground.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Landmark · Ballard
Ballard Locks
Visit in summer to see salmon in the fish ladder, then stroll the botanical garden beside the locks.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 14°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Seattle?
One of the best months to visit Seattle, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Seattle?
It is one of the best months to visit Seattle. Dry, sunny and warm — peak season, with the highest hotel rates and busy ferries; occasional wildfire smoke from late July.
+How warm is Seattle in July?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seattle in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.