Best time to visit Chelan, WA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Chelan runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
34.3°F
Low
21.6°F
Precip
1.52 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 36m

February Cold
High
41.7°F
Low
24.3°F
Precip
1.22 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 59m

March Cool
High
51.9°F
Low
30.3°F
Precip
1.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 39m

April Cool
High
62.1°F
Low
37.5°F
Precip
0.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

May Good
High
71.9°F
Low
46.2°F
Precip
1.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 57m

June Excellent
High
77.9°F
Low
53.0°F
Precip
0.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 45m

July Good
High
86.6°F
Low
59.1°F
Precip
0.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 27m

August Good
High
87.0°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
0.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 6m

September Good
High
77.2°F
Low
49.2°F
Precip
0.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 20m

October Good
High
62.2°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
1.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 34m

November Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
29.5°F
Precip
1.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 60m

December Cold
High
34.9°F
Low
22.6°F
Precip
1.83 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 12m

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