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Best time to visit Seattle (and when it is crowded)

Seattle is a city destination in United States. Its peak season is June, July, and August, and it is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

June, July, and August

Quietest months

January, February, March, November, and December

Seattle month by month

How crowded Seattle gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Seattle in January
Quiet
Seattle in February
Quiet
Seattle in March
Quiet
Seattle in April
Quiet
Seattle in May
Moderate
Seattle in June
Moderate
Seattle in July
Moderate
Seattle in August
Moderate
Seattle in September
Moderate
Seattle in October
Quiet
Seattle in November
Quiet
Seattle in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

Similar places that stay calmer in peak season.

🇨🇦 Victoria

Canada1 band calmer

🇺🇸 Portland

United States1 band calmer

🇲🇽 Guadalajara

Mexico1 band calmer

🇲🇽 Mexico City

Mexico1 band calmer

Keep exploring

Common questions

Is Seattle busy?
Seattle gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
For thinner crowds, visit Seattle in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Seattle least crowded?
Seattle is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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