Seattle kicks off Sunday with a familiar layer of morning clouds, but those clear to mostly sunny skies by midday — reaching a high near 71°F and making today your best and last dry window of the Memorial Day weekend.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says the morning stratus retreats toward the coast by afternoon, leaving mostly sunny skies and a light south breeze around 5 mph. Neighborhoods like Wallingford, Fremont, and Capitol Hill will flirt with 70°F once the clouds clear early. Gas Works Park, Alki Beach, and the Burke-Gilman Trail are all calling — this is the kind of late-May day that reminds you why you live here.
Best Window To Be Outside
Noon through 6 PM is your golden window, with only a 5% precipitation chance all day. Hikers eyeing Mount Rainier views from Paradise should head out by mid-morning. Golfers, the fairways are yours — check out outdoor gear deals if you need to restock before the season rolls on.
Allergy Heads-Up
Dry, breezy May days in Seattle mean grass pollen is surging. Pop a Claritin non-drowsy allergy before heading to the park, or stock up on Zyrtec 24 hour allergy 90 count for the week ahead. At home, running a HEPA air purifier keeps your space pollen-free — a smart move when windows are open and counts are climbing.
Memorial Day Rain Warning
Enjoy Sunday fully, because Monday is a completely different story. Rain arrives after 8 AM on Memorial Day, with an 80% precipitation chance and a high only near 62°F. South winds will build to 8–13 mph with gusts up to 23 mph. The National Weather Service flags unsecured outdoor items like tents and canopies as at risk — get those locked down Sunday evening. If you’re committed to being outside, rain pants waterproof are worth having. There’s also a 10–20% chance of thunderstorms — if you hear thunder, head indoors immediately.
Events This Weekend
Tonight’s indoor slate is strong. The Seattle Storm host the Washington Mystics at Climate Pledge Arena — Find tickets on StubHub and deck out in Official team gear on Fanatics to cheer on the home team. Also tonight: The Phantom of the Opera (Touring) at the Paramount Theatre and Massive Monkees Day at Neptune Theatre.
On Memorial Day, Dethklok plays Moore Theatre — a perfect indoor refuge from the rain and wind. Looking ahead, Trey Anastasio brings an acoustic evening to the Paramount Theatre on May 27; grab a Trey Anastasio t-shirt and Get tickets on SeatGeek before that one fills up.
Dinner Tonight
A warm pot of pasta carbonara or a quick veggie stir-fry is the ideal Sunday-evening meal before the week’s rain settles in — simple, comforting, and no grill required when clouds return overnight. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
- Memorial Day (Monday): Rain after 8 AM, high near 62°F, gusts to 23 mph, slight thunderstorm risk (10–20%)
- Tuesday: Showery and unsettled as the trailing front clears through
- Later this week: High pressure likely returns, bringing drier, warmer conditions back to the Puget Sound region
Check back for daily updates as the Memorial Day system tracks through.
