Washington weather by month
Washington has warm summers, cool winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant month is May.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F 7°C | 28°F -2°C | 3.0 in 75 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 48°F 9°C | 29°F -2°C | 2.6 in 66 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 57°F 14°C | 36°F 2°C | 3.7 in 94 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| April | 69°F 20°C | 45°F 7°C | 3.2 in 82 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| May | 77°F 25°C | 55°F 13°C | 3.9 in 100 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| June | 85°F 30°C | 64°F 18°C | 3.9 in 99 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| July | 89°F 32°C | 69°F 21°C | 4.3 in 109 mm | Humid | Strong sun |
| August | 88°F 31°C | 67°F 20°C | 4.2 in 106 mm | Humid | Sunny |
| September | 81°F 27°C | 60°F 16°C | 4.4 in 111 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| October | 70°F 21°C | 49°F 9°C | 3.5 in 88 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| November | 59°F 15°C | 38°F 4°C | 2.9 in 74 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| December | 49°F 9°C | 31°F 0°C | 3.5 in 88 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
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