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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle in May

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Seattle are June, July, August and September. In May, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
49 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Seattle is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 13°C with about 49mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Seattle in May

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 May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Seattle?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Seattle's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Seattle in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 13°C. Rainfall averages about 49mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Seattle in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Seattle in May?+

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.

Seattle in other months

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