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Weather in Seattle

Seattle has a west coast temperate marine climate with wet and chilly days throughout most of the year, so bring an umbrella or rain jacket when you visit.

Spring (March to May) is pleasant with flowers in peak bloom and the big crowds are yet to arrive. This is a good time to visit Seattle. Time your visit with the Seattle Restaurant Week and a comedy event called Moisture Festival.

Summer (June to August) is high season, with local residents and tourists go to parks and festivals and make the most of the sunshine. Expect higher accommodation prices and book in advance.

Autumn (September to November) sees temperatures decline from 21°C (70°F) to 10°C (50°F) over a couple months. The acclaimed Bumbershoot festival takes place over the Memorial Day weekend in September, plus major theatre and dance companies also kick start their annual season.

Winter (December to March) is generally wet and dreary, though the lively Seattle Winterfest (November and December) helps and there are other indoor events to compensate too. The average high temperature in January is 7°C (45°F) so wrap up warm.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	Sunny	Sunny skies	18 °C	10 nnw	0-20% 1008 mb good
Monday	Sunny	Sunny skies	18 °C	6 nnw	0-20% 1008 mb good
Tuesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	18 °C	6 nnw	0-20% 1008 mb good
Wednesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	18 °C	5 nw	0-20% 1008 mb good
Thursday	Sunny	Sunny skies	18 °C	8 ssw	0-20% 1008 mb good
Friday	Sunny	Sunny skies	18 °C	9 sw	0-20% 1008 mb good
Saturday	Sunny	Sunny skies	18 °C	7 ssw	0-20% 1008 mb good

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The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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Surrounded by lush green forests, water and mountains, Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise

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Featured Hotels

Thompson Seattle Hotel

Housed in a spectacular Tom Kundig-designed building, the 12-storey Thompson is the hottest new addition to Seattle's hotel scene. The 158 guest rooms are the epitome of class – think dark-wood panelling with brass details – and the best rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views over Pike Place Market. There's a rooftop bar boasting a dazzling outlook towards the Olympic Mountains, a 'glam-rustic' restaurant and a spectacular events space for business travellers.

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel captures the elegance of a bygone era - without stinting on modern luxuries. Its 450 rooms have cosy furnishings with excellent amenities, and the service is impeccable. This Seattle hotel, built in 1924, also has a sumptuous health club with indoor pool and whirlpool plus an on-site spa. Other features include two superb restaurants.

Moore Hotel

Just a couple of blocks away from Pike Place Market, the Moore Hotel and Theater date back to 1907. Rooms are basic, but clean, and a good price for the location. The theatre itself (run separately by the Seattle Theatre Group) is Seattle's oldest operating theatre and has been renovated in 2013. All the grunge-era greats played there, including Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Nirvana and Soundgarden.

The Maxwell Hotel

Wonderfully eccentric décor, friendly staff and an enviable downtown location combine to make this one of the city's top mid-range boutique hotels. Rooms are famously comfortable (some even boast views over towards the Space Needle) and guests have access to an indoor pool, fitness centre, café and 24-hour business centre. Outside, it's just a hop-and-a-skip to major attractions such as the Teatro ZinZanni, Seattle Center and Experience Music Project Museum.

Hotel FIVE

Modern and colourful, Hotel Five's guest rooms are all shiny hardwood floors, bright red accent walls and super-contemporary furnishings. It's the neat little extras that make this hotel stand out too – freshly baked pineapple cupcakes and coffee each afternoon in reception, golf umbrellas in every room (a Seattle essential), plus complimentary bikes and town car service. Max's Café is a great stop for breakfast or lunch.

Hotel Ändra

Hip Hotel Ändra's sleek décor is a tasteful nod to Seattle's Nordic heritage melded with Pacific Northwest contemporary design, featuring wood, water and stone throughout. Finnish architect's Alvar Aalto salon chairs and Arne Jacobsen's striking orange swan chairs make the living room loft a cool place to hang out. Guest rooms come with traditional Scandinavian patterns, alpaca headboards, striped chenille bedspreads, Lacava sinks and FACE Stockholm bath products.

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