Tacoma weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 77°F in July, and January nights average 38°F. It gets 39 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 6 inches of snow. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Tacoma
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 | 48°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 1.8 in | 13 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| February | 50°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 2.2 in | 9 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| March | 54°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in | 11 | 0 | 2 | cool |
| April | 59°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 0 | 0 | cool |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| June | 71°F | 53°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| July | 77°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| August | 78°F | 57°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| September | 72°F | 54°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| October | 61°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | cool |
| November | 52°F | 41°F | 6.3 in | 0.2 in | 13 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 37°F | 5.7 in | 1.7 in | 12 | 0 | 7 | cold |
| Year | 61°F avg | 46°F avg | 39.3 in | 6.3 in | 93 | 4 | 25 |
"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 Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport, WA (USW00024233), 14.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Tacoma
The shortest day is December 21, with 8h 28m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 55m. The earliest sunset comes around December 5 (4:19 pm) and the latest around June 20 (9:09 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 133 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 am | 4:46 pm | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:14 am | 5:33 pm | 10h 19m |
| March | 7:22 am | 7:15 pm | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:21 am | 7:58 pm | 13h 37m |
| May | 5:33 am | 8:39 pm | 15h 06m |
| June | 5:13 am | 9:07 pm | 15h 54m |
| July | 5:29 am | 9:01 pm | 15h 32m |
| August | 6:06 am | 8:20 pm | 14h 14m |
| September | 6:47 am | 7:21 pm | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:28 am | 6:21 pm | 10h 53m |
| November | 7:14 am | 4:33 pm | 9h 19m |
| December | 7:50 am | 4:19 pm | 8h 29m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Tacoma 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 Tacoma getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Tacoma.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tacoma?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 78°F and an average low of 57°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Tacoma?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 37°F and highs of 47°F.
What is the rainiest month in Tacoma?
November gets the most precipitation, 6.3 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.6 inches.
Does it snow in Tacoma?
Yes. Tacoma averages 6 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Tacoma?
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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