Climate of Tacoma, Washington, USA
Point-value climate at Tacoma (Washington, United States of America). Population approximately 719,868.
Located in Washington, United States of America, Tacoma has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 719,868. Monthly average temperatures range from 4.4°C / 39.9°F in January to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in August, with rainfall varying from 23 mm / 0.9 in (July) to 168 mm / 6.6 in (December) — about 1092 mm / 43 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tacoma's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4°C39.9°F | 155 mm6.1″ | — |
| February | 5.9°C42.6°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
| March | 7.6°C45.7°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| April | 9.9°C49.8°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| May | 13.4°C56.1°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| June | 16.5°C61.7°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.9°C66°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.1°C66.4°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16°C60.8°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 11.3°C52.3°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 7°C44.6°F | 166 mm6.5″ | — |
| December | 4.5°C40.1°F | 168 mm6.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tacoma?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September. Tacoma's warmest month is August at an average of 19.1°C / 66.4°F, and its driest month is July with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Tacoma?
Tacoma, in Washington, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.4°C / 39.9°F in January to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1092 mm / 43 in, with the wettest month being December (168 mm / 6.6 in) and the driest July (23 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Tacoma in August?
The average temperature in Tacoma in August is 19.1°C / 66.4°F, with rainfall of about 30 mm / 1.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Tacoma?
The driest month in Tacoma is July, with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.9°C / 66°F.
When is the wettest month in Tacoma?
The wettest month in Tacoma is December, with approximately 168 mm / 6.6 in of average monthly rainfall.