Planning a Holiday to Seattle

Seattle, the City of Flowers, with natural beauty abound must definitely be your next vacation destination. The city has an oceanic or temperate maritime climate. The ideal time to plan a visit to Seattle is between September and November. At this time of the year you can avoid crowd rush, enjoy lesser room rates and moreover the weather is quite pleasant. Discover the city's thriving festivals and events and also trace the significant tourist attractions - the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pacific Science Center, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium and so forth.

Spring Holiday in Seattle

If you're a bargained hunter, there is no time better than spring time to be in Seattle. The hotel rates are lesser. You must pack some warm clothes to fight the chilly Pacific winds.

Seattle Spring Temperature:

-Average temperature ranges from 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit
-Chilly breezes

Seattle Spring Festivals:

Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival (April)
Moisture Festival (March-April)

Clothes to pack:
-Few warm layers, light jacket or sweater
-Long pants and jeans
-Long sleeves or half sleeves shirts
-Scarf, hat

Summer Holiday in Seattle

This is the time when you can expect a huge crowd accumulation in all top tourist spots. As this is the most popular season to make a trip to Seattle, you can expect a hike in hotel rates and availability issues. make sure to book ahead. Stack an extra layer, in case of biting winds.

Seattle Summer Temperature:

-Average temperatures lie at 75 degrees Fahrenheit
-lesser rain

Seattle Summer festivals:

Seattle Pride (June)
Seattle International Film Festival (May-June)
Capitol Hill Block Party (July)
Seattle International BeerFest (July)
Seafair (August)

Clothes to Pack
-Short and long sleeves shirts
-Shorts, jeans and long pants
-A light weight jacket or wind cheater

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Fall Holiday in Seattle

Mild weather, minimal crowds, bargained room rates, make the fall the most best time to be in Seattle. During this time of the year, you will get to participate in many autumn festivals.

Seattle Fall Temperature:

-Average temperatures fluctuate from 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit
-More rainfall

Seattle Fall Festivals:

Seattle International Comedy Competition (September)
Bumbershoot (September)
Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon (November)
Earshot Jazz Festival (October-November)

Clothes to pack

-Warm layers, jackets, sweaters
-Long pants, jeans
-Closed shoes
-Umbrella, raincoat

Winter Holiday in Seattle

Truth be told, winter is not an ideal time for sightseeing in Seattle. But if you can brave the chilly wind and biting cold, the hotel rates are a steal. If you're an avid fan of outdoor winter sports, like snowboarding and skiing, Seattle ought to be your winter destination. The city arranges fantastic trips to Mount Rainier and Mount Si.

Seattle Winter Temperature

-Average temperatures lie in between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit
-Abundant rainfall and occasional snowfall (December and January)

Seattle Winter Festivals:

Christmas Ship Festival (December)
Seattle Festival of Improvisational Theater (February)
Seattle Boat Show (January)

Clothes to pack:

-Thick and warm jackets, sweaters
-Warmers and thermals
-Socks, scarfs, caps, gloves
-Umbrella and raincoat
-Closed shoes