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Seattle

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CountryUnited States
RegionMore of the USA
Best monthsJul–Aug
Nearest airportsBFI · Boeing Field · 9 km
SEA · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 17 km
YYJ · Victoria International Airport · 142 km
SEA · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 17 km
YYJ · Victoria International Airport · 142 km
About
Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 784,777 in 2025, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Seattle the warmest month is August (average high 25°) and the coolest is December (8°). Most rainy days come in January. Best months to visit: Jul–Aug.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- Sky View ObservatorySight · 100 m
- Seattle PresentsMuseum · 138 m
- Seattle Municipal Tower GalleryMuseum · 141 m
- City Hall ParkNature & park · 185 m
- Prefontaine PlaceNature & park · 227 m
- Smith Tower ObservatorySight · 243 m
- Trinity Episcopal ChurchSight · 312 m
- Underground TourSight · 320 m
- Beneath the StreetsSight · 327 m
- Hope is AliveSight · 329 m
- View ParkNature & park · 340 m
- Pioneer Square PergolaSight · 363 m
For families with children
Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.
- City Hall ParkNature & park · 185 m
- Prefontaine PlaceNature & park · 227 m
- View ParkNature & park · 340 m
- Waterfall GardenNature & park · 427 m
- Occidental SquareNature & park · 441 m
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkMuseum · 513 m
- Kobe Terrace ParkNature & park · 526 m
- Washington Street Boat LandingNature & park · 566 m
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Low | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 18 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)