Seattle kicks off Thursday, June 4 with partly sunny skies and a high near 68°F — a genuine dry window before rain returns Friday. If you have outdoor plans or errands to run, today is your day.
Today’s Setup
A convergence zone that brought overnight showers to Snohomish and northern King County will fizzle by midday, according to the National Weather Service. Any lingering drizzle before 9 AM PT clears out as southwesterly flow moves in, leaving a partly sunny afternoon with light winds at 5 to 8 mph. Overnight, temperatures settle to around 54°F under mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers returning toward morning.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your prime hours run from late morning through early evening. Walk the Puget Sound waterfront, get out to Discovery Park, or knock out that yard work you’ve been putting off. Friday’s forecast — rain likely after noon, 60% chance of precipitation, high near 63°F — makes today the clear winner for outdoor productivity in the Seattle area.
Tonight: Louis Tomlinson at Climate Pledge Arena
Louis Tomlinson brings his How Did We Get Here? World Tour to Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Evening temps will drop into the mid-50s under mostly cloudy skies, so a Louis Tomlinson hoodie makes perfect Seattle concert wear. Still need a seat? Find tickets on StubHub before showtime.
Also tonight, Yacht Rock Revue plays Woodland Park Zoo — an outdoor venue — so tuck a packable rain jacket in your bag just in case, even if the evening stays dry.
Rain and Wind Risk
Friday is the day to watch. The National Weather Service says rain is likely after noon, with a 60% chance of precipitation, SSW winds around 13 mph, and a high near only 63°F. An upper-level disturbance spins through Friday afternoon. Saturday looks wetter still — an upper low tracks directly over Western Washington, bringing showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms per NWS forecasters. Sunday may offer a brief ridge and temporary break before another system arrives early next week.
No excessive rainfall or flood risk has been flagged for the Seattle area by the Weather Prediction Center.
What To Wear
Today: light layers and an optional jacket for the morning chill — you likely won’t need much by afternoon. Friday and through the weekend: a packable rain jacket is non-negotiable, and waterproof footwear will pay dividends.
Dinner Tonight
A cool, damp Seattle evening calls for comfort food. Set a programmable slow cooker to work in the morning with beef stew or chili — it’ll be ready the moment you walk in the door. Prefer stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven is ideal for a big pot of soup. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered in time for dinner.
Next Few Days
- Friday, June 5: Rain likely after noon; high near 63°F, SSW winds near 13 mph
- Friday Night: Low near 48°F
- Saturday: Upper low moves over Western Washington; showers likely, isolated thunderstorms possible
- Sunday: Brief ridge may offer a temporary break
- Early next week: Another upper low brings more showers and cool temperatures
Keep tabs on the Seattle weather forecast for updates, and check our outdoor gear deals for rain-season essentials before the weekend hits.
