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Seattle in August

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. The best months for Seattle are June, July, August and September. In August, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest.
Avg temp
20°C
Rainfall
41 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Seattle is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 20°C with about 41mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Seattle in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Forterra
Forterra, based in Seattle, Washington, US, is the state of Washington's largest land conservation, stewardship and community building organization dedicated solely to the region.
901 Fifth Avenue
901 Fifth Avenue is a 163.38 m (536.0 ft) skyscraper in downtown Seattle, Washington. It was completed in 1973 and has 42 floors. It is the 11th tallest building in Seattle, and wa
Fountain of Wisdom
Fountain of Wisdom is a fountain and sculpture by George Tsutakawa, installed out the Seattle Central Library, in the U.S. state of Washington.
Seattle Central Library
The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story glass and steel building in the downtown core of Seattle, Washington was open
Local food tour of Seattle
Taste the signature dishes of Seattle.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Seattle in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Seattle?+

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. Seattle's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Seattle in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 20°C. Rainfall averages about 41mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Seattle in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Seattle in August?+

Popular things to do include Forterra, 901 Fifth Avenue, Fountain of Wisdom and Seattle Central Library. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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