Best Time to Visit Space Needle
Best time to visit Space Needle: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Space Needle
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Space Needle month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 38° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 44° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 55° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 78° | 58° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 77° | 60° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 70° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 48° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 43° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 8,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Space Needle compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Space Needle.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98101 | 1 mi | 53°F | about the same | 43 in |
| King County | 1 mi | 53°F | about the same | 43 in |
| Area Code 206 | 1 mi | 53°F | about the same | 43 in |
| Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 12 mi | 52°F | 33°F cooler | 51 in |
| Deception Pass State Park | 56 mi | 51°F | 35°F cooler | 42 in |
Summary
Space Needle is a tourist attraction in Seattle. Space Needle is a landmark known for the 1962 World's Fair tower.
The best time to visit Space Needle is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Deception Pass State Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Things to do in Space Needle
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Space Needle.
Quick facts about Space Needle
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Seattle |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°37′13.8″N 122°20′57.5″W (47.6205, -122.3493) |
| Known for | the 1962 World's Fair tower |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Explore Space Needle
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Best Time to Visit for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Space Needle?
Space Needle is a tourist attraction in Seattle. Its coordinates are 47.6205, -122.3493. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Space Needle?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Space Needle, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Space Needle?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 12 mi away, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 115 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 141 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Space Needle?
Popular options include Deception Pass State Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier, North Cascades National Park and Stanley Park.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
