Month guide · Seattle · United States
Seattle in June
What June is really like in Seattle: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Richard E. Brooks, Public domain
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Seattle. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 16 hours of daylight. Mild and increasingly dry, with very long evenings; early June can still be cloudy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Seattle: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:08
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Fremont Solstice Parade (usually the weekend nearest the solstice)
- Seattle Pride Parade (usually late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Capitol Hill
Volunteer Park and Conservatory
An Olmsted-designed park at the top of Capitol Hill with a 1912 Victorian glass conservatory, a water tower whose stairs lead to a viewpoint, and the Seattle Asian Art Museum in a 1930s Art Deco building.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Rainy day
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
Gallery · Seattle Center
Chihuly Garden and Glass
A museum devoted to the work of Tacoma-born glass artist Dale Chihuly, with eight galleries, a glasshouse with a 30-metre suspended sculpture and a garden where glass forms mingle with plants beneath the Space Needle.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Art
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
Museum · Seattle Center
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
Head to the Sound Lab early, before school groups arrive.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
- History
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 11°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Seattle?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Seattle?
It is one of the best months to visit Seattle. Mild and increasingly dry, with very long evenings; early June can still be cloudy.
+How warm is Seattle in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seattle in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.