When is the best time to go to Tacoma
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tacoma, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Tacoma
Tacoma weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tacoma are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 162mm | 2.6hrs | 10.1hrs | 8°C |
January is a wet month in Tacoma and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tacoma for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Tacoma and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Tacoma with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 112mm | 4.3hrs | 11.4hrs | 8°C |
February in Tacoma is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tacoma for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Tacoma and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tacoma with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 103mm | 6.2hrs | 12.9hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Tacoma is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tacoma for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Tacoma and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tacoma with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 73mm | 7.4hrs | 14.6hrs | 9°C |
Tacoma's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tacoma.
April is in the spring in Tacoma and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tacoma with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 46mm | 8.9hrs | 16.2hrs | 10°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Tacoma and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tacoma, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Tacoma and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tacoma with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 41mm | 9.7hrs | 10.1hrs | 12°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Tacoma during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tacoma, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Tacoma and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tacoma with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 21mm | 11hrs | 11.4hrs | 13°C |
July in Tacoma is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tacoma, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Tacoma and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tacoma with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 30mm | 9.9hrs | 12.9hrs | 13°C |
The weather in August in Tacoma is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tacoma, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Tacoma and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tacoma with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 48mm | 8hrs | 14.6hrs | 13°C |
Tacoma's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tacoma, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Tacoma and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tacoma with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 96mm | 5.1hrs | 16.2hrs | 11°C |
October is a a little damp month in Tacoma and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tacoma.
October is in the fall / autumn in Tacoma and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tacoma with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 159mm | 2.8hrs | 10.1hrs | 10°C |
The weather in November in Tacoma is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tacoma for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Tacoma and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tacoma with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 161mm | 2hrs | 11.4hrs | 9°C |
December in Tacoma is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tacoma for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Tacoma and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tacoma with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Tacoma weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 21mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7°C 44.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 162mm 6.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
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