Seattle
A green waterside city of coffee, ferries and a famous market, with Mount Rainier on the skyline.
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What Seattle is like
Seattle is a green, waterside city in the Pacific Northwest, with a famous food market, a busy coffee scene, ferries across Puget Sound and snowy Mount Rainier on the skyline.
Don't miss
- 01Pike Place MarketFish, flowers and food stalls by the water.
- 02Space NeedleThe 1962 tower, with a glass floor.
- 03Chihuly Garden and GlassColourful glass art next to the Space Needle.
- 04Museum of Pop CultureMusic, film and sci-fi in a wild building.
Where to stay
- DowntownNear the market and waterfront.
- Capitol HillBars, cafés and restaurants.
Worth knowing
Pike Place Market has been running since 1907, making it one of the oldest public markets in the US.
Bainbridge Island: a ferry ride with skyline views
Photo: Tobias Eigen from Bainbridge Island, USA · CC BY 2.0
A leafy island town of cafés, galleries and wineries, reached by a ferry with views back to the Seattle skyline.
Direct flights to Seattle from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Alaska Airlines · British Airways · Delta Air Lines · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 4,786 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Seattle by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 3° | – |
| February | 10° | 3° | – |
| March | 12° | 4° | – |
| April | 15° | 6° | – |
| May | 19° | 9° | – |
| June | 22° | 12° | – |
| July | 25° | 14° | – |
| August | 25° | 14° | – |
| September | 22° | 12° | – |
| October | 16° | 8° | – |
| November | 11° | 5° | – |
| December | 8° | 3° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Seattle). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.