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Seattle in June
The longest days of the year. Gray early June days are common; late June turns reliably nice.
The straight answer
June is a good month to visit Seattle. The longest days of the year. Gray early June days are common; late June turns reliably nice.
- Weather
- Mild, highs near 70F (21C), some gray days
- Crowds
- 4 of 5
- Prices
- 4 of 5
What June is like in Seattle
June brings the longest days of the year, with light lasting past 9pm around the solstice. Highs reach about 70F (21C). Early June is often gray and cool, which locals joke about as June-uary, but late June usually turns reliably nice. Summer crowds and prices build through the month as school lets out and cruise ships fill the waterfront.
This month suits families, city walkers, and anyone who loves long evenings outside. It is less certain for high mountain trips, since some high roads and trails are still snowbound early in the month. For the most reliable sun, July through September is best.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Seattle this month.
The longest evenings of the year
Daylight lasts past 9pm, so you can take a sunset ferry or picnic at a park after dinner.
Late June sunshine
Once the early June gray lifts, the weather usually settles into dry, pleasant summer days.
The Ballard Locks
Watch boats move between the lake and the Sound at the Ballard Locks, a fun and free outing with kids.
What to pack for June
- A light jacket for gray mornings
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light rain shell for early June
Our timing tip
Plan mountain and park days for late June, when the weather is more settled, and keep early June for city sights.
Book Seattle for June.
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- Hotels for June
Hotels. Expedia
Hotels in SeattleOpens a hotel search for Seattle in June, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
Vacation rentals. Vrbo
Vacation rentals in SeattleWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in SeattleTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Seattle for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in Seattle
Pike Place Market
Go before 10am on a weekday. Cruise-ship days pack it by late morning.
Space Needle
Time it for sunset on a clear day. Skip it on socked-in gray days.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Next to the Space Needle; the glasshouse is at its best on sunny afternoons.
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
Music, science fiction, and pop culture in a Frank Gehry building at Seattle Center.
Washington State Ferries to Bainbridge
The cheapest views in the city. Sunset sailings are the best.
Mount Rainier National Park
About 2 hours away. Paradise wildflowers peak late July into August. Check for timed-entry requirements in summer.
Beat the crowds
- Check the cruise ship schedule. Pike Place and downtown are packed on big ship days from May through September.
- Visit Mount Rainier on a weekday and arrive before 9am; Paradise parking fills early in summer.
- September offers summer weather with far fewer visitors and lower rates.
- Book summer hotels early; the cruise season and conventions keep downtown full.
Know before you go
- Mount Rainier's Paradise road is open year-round but other park roads, like Sunrise, open only in summer, often from early July.
- Many North Cascades and Olympic high-country roads and trails are snowbound until early summer.
- Wildfire smoke can close trails and reduce air quality in August and September some years.
Seattle in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Seattle?
June is a good month to visit Seattle. The longest days of the year. Gray early June days are common; late June turns reliably nice.
What is the weather like in Seattle in June?
Mild, highs near 70F (21C), some gray days.
Is Seattle crowded in June?
Seattle is busy in June, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.
Keep planning Seattle.
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