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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, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

Tacoma is warmest in July (highs near 79°F) and coldest in December (lows around 34°F), with roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
52°
36°
Cool
Apr
57°
42°
Cool
May
65°
46°
Mild
Jun
71°
50°
Mild
Jul
79°
55°
Warm
Aug
78°
56°
Warm
Sep
72°
54°
Warm
Oct
62°
46°
Mild
Nov
50°
39°
Cool
Wettest
Dec
45°
34°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tacoma?
The most comfortable time to visit Tacoma is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Tacoma?
July is the warmest month in Tacoma, averaging highs near 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Tacoma?
December is the coldest month in Tacoma, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in Tacoma?
The wettest month in Tacoma is usually November, out of roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year.

Tacoma month by month