Best time to visit Tacoma, WA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Tacoma runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 8h 41m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 10h 2m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 11h 39m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 23m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 53m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 15h 40m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 15h 22m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 14h 3m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 12h 19m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 36m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 3m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 8h 17m
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