Best time to visit Bellingham, WA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Bellingham runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
34.8°F
Precip
4.56 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 8h 29m

February Cool
High
49.9°F
Low
34.9°F
Precip
3.08 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

March Cool
High
53.9°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
3.39 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 38m

April Good
High
59.4°F
Low
41.5°F
Precip
2.75 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 27m

May Good
High
65.5°F
Low
46.4°F
Precip
2.33 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 3m

June Excellent
High
69.9°F
Low
50.9°F
Precip
1.65 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 53m

July Excellent
High
75.1°F
Low
53.6°F
Precip
0.98 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 34m

August Excellent
High
74.8°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
1.11 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

September Excellent
High
68.6°F
Low
50.0°F
Precip
1.98 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 20m

October Good
High
59.7°F
Low
44.3°F
Precip
3.90 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 31m

November Wet
High
52.1°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
5.70 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 8h 53m

December Cool
High
46.9°F
Low
34.8°F
Precip
4.52 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 8h 4m

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