Seattle is in for one of its best weather days in weeks — mostly sunny skies and a high near 85°F make Tuesday, June 23 a genuine gift for the Pacific Northwest. Get outside and make the most of it, because this warm window has a clear expiration date. Check the Seattle weather forecast for the full picture.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service has an upper-level ridge locked over Western Washington this morning, pushing temperatures well above seasonal norms. North winds stay light at 3 to 8 mph — comfortable, not blustery. NWS forecasters note the warmest spots will be in the Cascade Foothills and Southwest Interior, where lower 90s are possible this afternoon. Closer to the water — Alki Beach, the Elliott Bay waterfront, Queen Anne — the mid-80s should hold steady as an afternoon seabreeze develops. Overnight lows land around 60°F, which is positively balmy for Seattle.
Best Window To Be Outside
Honestly, all day. Morning is ideal for a loop around Green Lake, a run on the Burke-Gilman Trail, or a tee time at Jefferson Park. By mid-afternoon the warmth peaks — perfect for Discovery Park or the Puget Sound shoreline before the seabreeze kicks in. The outdoor dining scene in Capitol Hill and Ballard will be electric tonight.
Heading to Cheney Stadium for the Tacoma Rainiers vs. Round Rock Express tonight? Skies are clear and temps are mild — ideal ballpark weather. Grab your Official team gear on Fanatics and toss a portable bluetooth speaker in your bag for the lot.
Rain, Wind, or Heat Risk
No severe weather concerns for the Seattle area today. The excessive rainfall the National Weather Service is tracking is over the Central and Southern Plains — not our week. Enjoy the reprieve.
That said, NWS forecasters in the Seattle office say a weather system will approach the coast Thursday, with a front reaching the coast Friday morning and pushing east by Friday evening. A cool upper-level low then drops over the region Saturday. Savor Tuesday and Wednesday.
What To Wear or Bring
Light layers handle everything today. A pair of no show socks bamboo and shorts works from morning through evening. Keep a Stanley quencher tumbler in your bag — 85°F moves faster than you think when you’re active.
Tonight is also prime grilling weather. A Father’s Day grilling set is perfect for a belated celebration, or keep it easy with a pasta or stir-fry. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered before dinner. And if you haven’t grabbed the 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler for just $24 yet, this warm stretch is exactly what it was made for.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, June 24 is stacked: the World Cup Match 52 — Qatar vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at Lumen Field, plus the Don Toliver: Octane Tour at Climate Pledge Arena. Grab a Don Toliver t-shirt and Find tickets on StubHub if you’re still looking.
Thursday, June 25 brings the Fuerza Regida: This Is Our Dream Stadium Tour 2026 to T-Mobile Park — an outdoor show that lands squarely in the last warm evening before the weekend front. Pick up a Fuerza Regida t-shirt and Get tickets on SeatGeek.
Next Few Days
Wednesday (June 24): Partly sunny, near 86°F — the warm streak holds. Thursday (June 25): Clouds increase as a weather system approaches the coast. Friday (June 26): The National Weather Service expects a front to reach the coast in the morning and move east by evening — rain returns. Weekend: A cool upper-level low settles over the area Saturday. Classic Seattle summer reset — fleece weather by Sunday.
Today and tomorrow are the days to be outside. Don’t waste them.
