Seattle is in for a full soaker Monday, with steady rain arriving by 9 AM PT and a daytime high only reaching near 62°F — don’t leave home without that rain jacket.
Today’s Setup
A slow-moving Pacific system has been nudging toward the coastline overnight, and the National Weather Service says widespread rain will push inland from the coast this morning. By mid-morning, neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard to Fremont will be under steady rain that holds all day. Temperatures peak near 62°F before easing back to around 59°F by afternoon — textbook June cool-down. South winds stay gentle at 1 to 6 mph, so no dramatic gusts, just persistent soaking rain. Expect between a quarter and half an inch of rainfall today, with another half to three-quarters of an inch falling overnight.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get your outdoor errands done before 9 AM PT — that’s genuinely your only window. After that, Discovery Park, Myrtle Edwards Park, and the Burke-Gilman Trail will be wet and slippery all day. Skip the yard work on the Eastside; the ground won’t need a soaker hose for garden beds this week, that’s for sure.
Tonight’s Outdoor Events: Come Prepared
The Human League With Very Special Guests Soft Cell & Alison Moyet plays Marymoor Live tonight — and that is an outdoor venue in the middle of a rainstorm. Waterproof layers are non-negotiable. Bring a portable bluetooth speaker if you’re pregaming in the lot, and know the venue’s rain policy before you head out. Lue Elizondo’s show at Neptune Theatre is indoors and a much drier option if you’re still deciding.
Looking ahead to June 10: the Seattle Storm host the Los Angeles Sparks at Climate Pledge Arena — comfortably indoors and a great midweek outing. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics or Get tickets on SeatGeek if you still need seats. The Tacoma Rainiers also take on the Albuquerque Isotopes at Cheney Stadium that night — check back on the forecast as Tuesday looks unsettled.
What To Wear Or Bring
Full rain gear today: waterproof jacket, rain boots, and no show socks bamboo if your shoes tend to soak through. Rainy afternoons are perfect for a Lego building set — no shame in a cozy indoor afternoon when the whole city is dripping.
Dinner Tonight
A rainy Seattle Monday was made for a big pot of pasta. Cacio e pepe, carbonara, or a slow-simmered Bolognese all hit differently when the sky is grey and the windows are fogged up. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door. Also worth bookmarking: a Father’s Day grilling set — the National Weather Service is signaling a significant pattern shift toward dry and considerably warmer conditions late this week.
Next Few Days
Tuesday brings more trouble — the NWS is keeping thunderstorms in play, with south-southwest winds gusting to 24 mph and a 70% chance of showers. Wednesday may still see lingering rain. The real turnaround arrives late week as strong high pressure builds in from the Pacific, pushing temperatures up and drying things out considerably. Keep your eye on the Seattle weather forecast for daily updates, and check outdoor gear deals while you’re planning your weekend.
