Seattle Weather in October

What October feels like in Seattle

October is mid-autumn in Seattle. Daytime feels cool and fresh rather than cold. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cool and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Moisture in the air gives the cold a damp edge.

Rain in Seattle in October

October is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about every other day. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 9 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. Across the year Seattle averages about 8.3 mm per rainy day, so October is typical.

Daylight and sunshine in October

In mid-October, sunrise is at about 7:26 am and sunset at about 6:24 pm (local time) — 10 h 57 min of daylight. Evenings are drawing in — 1 h 42 min less daylight than mid-September. Measured sunshine covers about 61% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.

How October compares to the rest of the year

Ranked by average high, October comes out as the 6th warmest month in Seattle. Against September, the average high is 5.9°C (10.6°F) lower, with 61 mm more rain. Temperatures keep falling into November. November averages a high of 9.9°C (49.8°F).

Who October suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
• Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
• Hiking: less ideal — trails are cool.

Tips for visiting Seattle in October

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