Bellingham weather by month
Average highs run from 46°F in January to 73°F in July, and January nights average 34°F. It gets 35 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Bellingham
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 1.1 in | 11 | 0 | 13 | cold |
| February | 49°F | 35°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in | 9 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| March | 53°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in | 10 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| April | 58°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 2 | cool |
| May | 64°F | 47°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| June | 68°F | 52°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| July | 73°F | 55°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| August | 73°F | 55°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| September | 68°F | 50°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| October | 59°F | 43°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in | 9 | 0 | 2 | cool |
| November | 51°F | 38°F | 5.2 in | 0.8 in | 12 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| December | 46°F | 34°F | 4.3 in | 0.3 in | 11 | 0 | 13 | cold |
| Year | 59°F avg | 43°F avg | 34.7 in | 3.4 in | 92 | 0 | 59 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Bellingham Intl. Airport, WA (USW00024217), 3.3 miles from the city center; snowfall from Bellingham 3 SSW, WA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Bellingham
The shortest day is December 21, with 8h 15m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 16h 09m. The earliest sunset comes around December 6 (4:13 pm) and the latest around June 19 (9:16 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 136 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 am | 4:41 pm | 8h 44m |
| February | 7:17 am | 5:31 pm | 10h 13m |
| March | 7:23 am | 7:15 pm | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:19 am | 8:01 pm | 13h 43m |
| May | 5:28 am | 8:44 pm | 15h 16m |
| June | 5:06 am | 9:14 pm | 16h 08m |
| July | 5:23 am | 9:07 pm | 15h 44m |
| August | 6:03 am | 8:24 pm | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:47 am | 7:22 pm | 12h 35m |
| October | 7:30 am | 6:19 pm | 10h 49m |
| November | 7:19 am | 4:29 pm | 9h 10m |
| December | 7:56 am | 4:13 pm | 8h 17m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Bellingham with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Bellingham getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.8°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Bellingham.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bellingham?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 73°F and an average low of 55°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Bellingham?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F and highs of 46°F.
What is the rainiest month in Bellingham?
November gets the most precipitation, 5.2 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.9 inches.
Does it snow in Bellingham?
Yes. Bellingham averages 3 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Bellingham?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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