Best time to visit Shelton, WA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Shelton runs from April through September — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
47.0°F
Low
33.7°F
Precip
11.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 41m

February Wet
High
50.4°F
Low
33.1°F
Precip
6.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 2m

March Wet
High
54.7°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
7.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 39m

April Good
High
59.8°F
Low
38.1°F
Precip
4.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 23m

May Good
High
66.8°F
Low
43.9°F
Precip
2.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 53m

June Good
High
71.5°F
Low
48.6°F
Precip
1.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 39m

July Excellent
High
78.1°F
Low
52.1°F
Precip
0.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 22m

August Excellent
High
78.5°F
Low
52.2°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 ≈ 14h 3m

September Good
High
73.5°F
Low
47.5°F
Precip
2.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 19m

October Wet
High
61.5°F
Low
41.1°F
Precip
6.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 36m

November Wet
High
51.9°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
11.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

December Wet
High
45.7°F
Low
33.3°F
Precip
10.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 18m

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