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The best time to visit Tacoma

Month-by-month climate averages for Tacoma, WA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Tacoma is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Tacoma is warmest in July (highs near 81°F) and coldest in January (lows around 35°F), with roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, September and October.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Tacoma forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Tacoma weather by month

what to expect in Tacoma through the year

Here is Tacoma's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Tacoma by season.

Jan
46°
35°
Cool
Feb
47°
35°
Cool
Mar
51°
35°
Cool
Apr
55°
40°
Cool
May
66°
47°
Mild
Jun
71°
50°
Mild
Jul
81°
57°
Warm
Aug
79°
57°
Warm
Sep
71°
53°
Mild
Oct
61°
45°
Mild
Nov
50°
39°
Cool
Dec
49°
38°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tacoma?
The most comfortable time to visit Tacoma is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Tacoma?
July is the warmest month in Tacoma, averaging highs near 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Tacoma?
January is the coldest month in Tacoma, with lows around 35°F.
When is the rainy season in Tacoma?
The wettest month in Tacoma is usually December, out of roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year.

Tacoma month by month

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