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Trail/Stairs in the Madrona Woods, Madrona Park, Seattle, Washington
Trail/Stairs in the Madrona Woods, Madrona Park, Seattle, Washington - Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
61°F
High: 61° | Low: 49°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBFI
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 55%
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 8 mph.
Sunday:Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night:Partly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 63°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (1%).

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 63°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (1%).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 63°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (1%).

About Seattle Parks & Trails

Seattle Parks & Trails is a Washington destination for major urban parks, waterfront paths, greenways, beaches, and outdoor event spaces across the Seattle area.

Make the Most of a Seattle Parks & Trails Day

Use paved greenways during wet periods and save exposed waterfront routes for calmer conditions. Neighborhood forecasts may be similar, but shore wind, shade, and trail drainage can differ noticeably.

Weather Tips for Seattle Parks & Trails

  • Check rain timing, wind, visibility, temperature, and local access before choosing the day’s route.
  • If thunder is possible, finish exposed viewpoints, ridges, golf, or event grounds early and keep substantial shelter close.
  • After steady rain, favor paved or well-drained surfaces until natural trails recover.
  • Summer smoke, winter access, shoulder-season closures, and shorter fall daylight can matter even during an otherwise mild forecast.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Discovery Park
  • Green Lake
  • Alki Beach
  • Burke-Gilman Trail
  • Washington Park Arboretum
  • Golden Gardens
  • Seward Park

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Seattle Parks & Trails day. Match wind, precipitation, smoke, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.

7-Day Forecast for Seattle Parks & Trails

☀
61°F
High: 61° | Low: 49°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBFI
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 55%
Sun ⛅
64° 47°
0%
Mon ⛅
66° 54°
1%
Tue 🌧
64° 55°
72%
Wed 🌧
63° 52°
24%
Thu ⛅
63° 51°
12%
Fri ⛅
62° 50°
6%
Sat ⛅
64° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

64° Sun 66° Mon 64° Tue 63° Wed 63° Thu 62° Fri 64° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

47° Sun 54° Mon 55° Tue 52° Wed 51° Thu 50° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 100 Mon 94 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:31 pm CDT

Seattle Parks & Trails Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Seattle Parks & Trails is cool and wet west of the Cascades, with occasional lowland snow or ice. Shaded roads, bridges, docks, and trails can remain slick after other surfaces clear.

Spring

Spring around Seattle Parks & Trails brings changing conditions, rising rivers, wet trails, and lingering mountain snow. Give muddy natural surfaces time to drain and avoid widening trails. Mountain and eastern thunderstorms become increasingly possible later in the season.

Summer

Summer at Seattle Parks & Trails is usually the driest and most dependable season, but wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, heat, and afternoon thunderstorms can interrupt plans. Start exposed routes early and carry enough water. Dry vegetation makes local fire rules especially important.

Fall

Fall at Seattle Parks & Trails brings cooler temperatures, shorter daylight, changing color, and the return of wetter weather west of the Cascades. Early snow or ice may reach upper roads before lower elevations. Check seasonal facility hours and allow extra time on busy event or salmon-viewing weekends.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 51–53°F, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: snow is usually limited at low elevations, often under 10 inches annually, while nearby mountains receive much more, with substantial year-to-year and elevation variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: November through January.
  • Driest season: July and August.
  • Best outdoor window: May through September for cycling, events, and park outings.