Best time to visit Mercer Island, WA

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

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

January Wet
High
48.6°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
5.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 38m

February Cool
High
50.7°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 0m

March Cool
High
54.8°F
Low
39.4°F
Precip
3.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 39m

April Good
High
59.8°F
Low
43.6°F
Precip
2.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

May Good
High
66.5°F
Low
49.3°F
Precip
1.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 55m

June Excellent
High
71.2°F
Low
54.0°F
Precip
1.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 42m

July Excellent
High
77.3°F
Low
57.5°F
Precip
0.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 24m

August Excellent
High
77.4°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
0.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 5m

September Excellent
High
71.7°F
Low
53.9°F
Precip
1.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 19m

October Good
High
61.0°F
Low
46.4°F
Precip
3.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

November Wet
High
53.0°F
Low
39.9°F
Precip
5.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 1m

December Wet
High
47.8°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
5.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 15m

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