Best time to visit Kennewick, WA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Kennewick runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
41.7°F
Low
29.2°F
Precip
1.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 48m

February Cool
High
48.1°F
Low
30.9°F
Precip
0.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 6m

March Cool
High
58.1°F
Low
35.9°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Good
High
66.3°F
Low
42.4°F
Precip
0.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 20m

May Excellent
High
75.3°F
Low
50.1°F
Precip
0.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

June Good
High
82.0°F
Low
56.4°F
Precip
0.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 31m

July Hot
High
91.3°F
Low
62.3°F
Precip
0.21 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 15h 14m

August Hot
High
90.3°F
Low
61.3°F
Precip
0.17 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 59m

September Good
High
80.5°F
Low
53.2°F
Precip
0.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 19m

October Good
High
65.9°F
Low
43.1°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 39m

November Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
34.9°F
Precip
0.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 10m

December Cold
High
41.5°F
Low
29.6°F
Precip
1.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 26m

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