May in Seattle
What’s on in Seattle in May. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).
- Orcas of the Salish Sea, May to September 2027
- The Gorge Amphitheatre, May 9 to October 3, 2026 season
When to visit.
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeColumbia CenterExplore →
The Columbia Center or Columbia Tower, formerly named the Bank of America Tower and Columbia Seafirst Center, is a skyscraper in downtown Seattle, Washington, United States.
02What to seeLumen FieldExplore →
Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States.
03What to seeAmazon GoExplore →
Amazon Go was a chain of convenience stores in the United States and the United Kingdom, operated by the online retailer Amazon.
04What to seeT-Mobile ParkExplore →
T-Mobile Park is a retractable roof ballpark in Seattle, Washington, United States.
05What to seeSpace NeedleExplore →
The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States.
More sights (3)
06
Museum of Pop Culture
The Museum of Pop Culture is a nonprofit museum in Seattle, Washington, United States, dedicated to contemporary popular culture.
07Climate Pledge Arena
Climate Pledge Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Seattle, Washington, United States.
08Elliott Bay
Elliott Bay is a part of the Central Basin region of Puget Sound.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Seattle
01
Il Corvo
Downtown lunch-only spot serving fresh housemade pasta.
02Communion
Chef Kristi Brown's Central District restaurant celebrating Black chefs and Southern soul food.
03Spinasse
Capitol Hill restaurant devoted to Piedmontese Italian cooking, famous for its hand-cut tajarin pasta.
04Musang
Chef Melissa Miranda's Beacon Hill restaurant built around Filipino cooking and community.
05Canlis
Seattle's iconic fine-dining restaurant since 1950, still run by the Canlis family, with views over Lake Union.
06Paseo
Seattle's famous Cuban sandwich shop, known for its Caribbean roast pork sandwich.
07The Walrus and the Carpenter
Ballard oyster bar from restaurateur Renee Erickson.
08JuneBaby
Chef Edouardo Jordan's James Beard Award-winning restaurant built around Southern cooking.
The Amazon Spheres in Seattle, Washington, seen at night from the intersection of 7th Avenue and Lenora Street
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Month by month
Seattle, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
June in Seattle
What’s on in Seattle in June. One of the best months to visit Seattle. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
- Orcas of the Salish Sea, May to September 2027
- The Gorge Amphitheatre, May 9 to October 3, 2026 season
- Gorge Amphitheatre
July in Seattle
What’s on in Seattle in July. One of the best months to visit Seattle. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Orcas of the Salish Sea, May to September 2027
- The Gorge Amphitheatre, May 9 to October 3, 2026 season
- Gorge Amphitheatre
August in Seattle
What’s on in Seattle in August. One of the best months to visit Seattle. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Orcas of the Salish Sea, May to September 2027
- The Gorge Amphitheatre, May 9 to October 3, 2026 season
- Gorge Amphitheatre
September in Seattle
What’s on in Seattle in September. One of the best months to visit Seattle. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
- Orcas of the Salish Sea, May to September 2027
- The Gorge Amphitheatre, May 9 to October 3, 2026 season
- Gorge Amphitheatre
October in Seattle
What’s on in Seattle in October. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).
- The Gorge Amphitheatre, May 9 to October 3, 2026 season
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Seattle–Tacoma (SEA).
Know before you go
- Summer is glorious and dry; pack layers otherwise.
- Go under Pike Place, not just through it.
- Ferries make great cheap mini-cruises.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
The best time to visit Seattle is Jun–Sep, in United States.
Where is Seattle?
Seattle is in United States. The nearest major airport is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA).
What is Seattle known for?
Coffee, water, and mountains on every clear horizon.
Nearby on Trailwind
More to see near Seattle.
01
Seattle Central Library
02Columbia Center
03Seattle Aquarium
04Pike Place Market
05Lumen Field
06Amazon Go
07Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
08T-Mobile Park
09Space Needle
10Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
11Museum of Pop Culture
12Climate Pledge Arena
13Elliott Bay
14Lake Washington
15Pacific Crest Trail
16Skyline Trail
17The Enchantments
18San Juan Islands
More places to explore
Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.
Beyond the city
