Seattle in April

5.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 15°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
16Rainy days (114 mm)
13:24 hDaylight
06:28Sunrise · 19:51 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 15°C
  • Very wet: about 16 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in April varies a lot between years (±4.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

8° 4° J 10° 4° F 12° 5° M 15° 7° A 18° 10° M 21° 12° J 25° 14° J 25° 14° A 22° 12° S 16° 9° O 11° 6° N 8° 4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C4°C176 mm 18– – 4.0
February 10°C4°C122 mm 14– – 5.0
March 12°C5°C139 mm 17– – 4.9
April 15°C7°C114 mm 16– – 5.6
May 18°C10°C76 mm 13– – 6.8
June 21°C12°C60 mm 10– – 7.6
July 25°C14°C25 mm 5– – 8.4
August 25°C14°C32 mm 5– – 8.4
September 22°C12°C67 mm 8– – 7.9
October 16°C9°C134 mm 15– – 5.9
November 11°C6°C192 mm 18– – 4.3
December 8°C4°C178 mm 18– – 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Seattle in April?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Seattle?

The best months are July, August, September.