Seattle’s Sunday is shaping up beautifully, with sunny skies, a high near 73°F, and light north wind around 5 to 10 mph — the kind of day the National Weather Service says has been missing for more than a week. If you’ve got outdoor plans, today’s your green light: get outside, catch the Mariners game, and soak in the sunshine while it lasts.
Today’s Setup
After some morning clouds burn off, the National Weather Service Seattle office expects mostly sunny skies this afternoon as a weak ridge of high pressure builds in. Temperatures climb to near 73°F with 0% chance of rain — our first real taste of seasonal warmth in a while. Tonight cools to around 54°F under mostly clear skies.
Best Window To Be Outside
Midday through early evening is your sweet spot today, with light winds and full sun. It only gets better Monday, when the ridge axis shifts inland and interior areas — including the Seattle metro — push into the high 70s to near 79°F, per forecaster notes about temperatures “crossing the 80 degree threshold” for areas south of the city. If you’re planning yard work, a Green Lake walk, or an Alki Beach afternoon, Monday midday is prime.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
No rain, no wind concerns, and no fire weather in the forecast through Monday. Forecasters do note the warm-up is short-lived: onshore flow ramps up Monday night ahead of a weak front, bringing more clouds to the coast Tuesday, though interior spots should still see afternoon sun with temperatures easing a few degrees.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light layers work fine for today’s 73°F sunshine, and with Monday’s warmer push, moisture wicking undershirts men are worth grabbing for anyone golfing, gardening, or working outside. It’s also a solid week to get ahead on the yard — a vegetable seed variety pack is worth planting while the sun holds, and a badminton set is perfect for an evening in the yard or at a park like Volunteer Park.
This Week’s Events & Games
The Seattle Mariners host the Toronto Blue Jays today at T-Mobile Park, and with sunny 73°F conditions and light wind, it’s about as good as tailgating and first-pitch weather gets. Grab a Seattle Mariners jersey or Seattle Mariners fitted cap before first pitch, or find tickets on StubHub if you’re still deciding. Monday brings World Cup Round of 16 action to Lumen Field with USA vs. Belgium, and with highs near 79°F and sunny skies, it’s a great day to be downtown early — tickets on SeatGeek if you want in. Tuesday night, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso bring their FREE SPIRITS WORLD TOUR to the Paramount Theatre — check out our concert coverage and grab a CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso hoodie ahead of the show.
Helpful Links
Browse more outdoor gear deals for the warm stretch ahead, including our guide on how to smoke pork loin under $1 a pound — Monday’s near-79°F high is a great excuse to fire up the smoker.
Next Few Days
With warm, dry weather through Monday, tonight’s a great call for something simple on the grill or a light pasta dinner that won’t heat up the kitchen. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door. Looking ahead, expect a cooler, cloudier Tuesday, then light rain arriving Tuesday night into Wednesday — mainly for the Olympic Peninsula and areas from Everett northward — before onshore flow keeps the rest of the week close to seasonal with periods of morning clouds.
