Seattle weather in February
Seattle in February averages 6°C (43°F) and 96 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Seattle, February is the third coldest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (43°F)
3–10°C · 37–49°F
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is Seattle like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Seattle in February?
A light rain jacket
About 96 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Seattle is 0.6°C warmer than January and 51 mm drier than it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
February in Seattle is 1.7°C cooler than March and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
Daylight in Seattle in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 17 minutes in Seattle, rising about 07:15 and setting about 17:32 local time.
February ends 1 hour 26 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 41 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Seattle
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Seattle
What to read before you book.
Seattle weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 147 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 96 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 106 mm |
| April | 10°C / 51°F | 81 mm |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 48 mm |
| June | 16°C / 62°F | 37 mm |
| July | 19°C / 67°F | 15 mm |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 25 mm |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 41 mm |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 99 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 160 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 147 mm |
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FAQs about Seattle in February
February climate averages for Seattle, 1991–2020.
Seattle averages 6°C (43°F) in February, ranging from about 3°C (37°F) at night to 10°C (49°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 96 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 6°C (43°F) against 8°C (46°F) in March — 1.7°C cooler.
February is 0.6°C warmer than January, and 51 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 17 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours 58 minutes in June and 8 hours 27 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:15 and sunset about 17:32 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 26 minutes longer than it starts.
