Seattle, WA is in for a partly sunny Saturday with a high near 73°F, light south wind around 7 mph, and just a 3% chance of rain — about as close to a guaranteed dry day as it gets here, so get outside while you can.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service in Seattle says an upper-level trough sitting just offshore is spinning weak disturbances across the region into early Sunday, but for the Seattle metro that mostly means passing clouds rather than wet weather. Any light showers today are confined to the Olympic Peninsula, the North Interior, and the North Cascades, so downtown, the waterfront, and the Eastside should stay dry. Temperatures are running within a couple degrees of normal for mid-July.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through early evening is your window before clouds thicken again tonight, when the low drops to around 56°F. Sunday looks similar — mostly sunny, high near 71°F, with wind shifting west-northwest at 3 to 10 mph as the trough lifts into British Columbia. If skies stay clear, keep an eye out for Mount Rainier from vantage points like Kerry Park or Alki Beach.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
Rain risk is low both days (3% today, 6% Sunday) and winds stay light. The bigger story is what’s coming: high pressure rebuilds Monday and Tuesday, and the forecast discussion flags a 30-50% probability of moderate HeatRisk for the Seattle metro as the warm trend continues into Tuesday. There’s some uncertainty for the back half of next week, but confidence is growing in a longer dry, warm stretch by next weekend.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light layers work well — mornings start cool, afternoons warm nicely. Headed to a lake or the Sound? A 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler is a smart grab for a calm, mild afternoon like this one. With no rain in sight through Sunday, it’s also a good weekend to catch up on the yard — a garden hose 100ft is handy for keeping flower beds watered while the dry stretch holds.
Weekend Events & Gameday
Tonight, The Head And The Heart plays an outdoor show at Remlinger Farms, and dry, mild conditions should make for a comfortable night — Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re going. Sunday, Seattle Reign FC hosts Portland Thorns at Lumen Field; grab Official team gear on Fanatics before kickoff. Looking further out, the Mariners host the Giants and the Sounders face the Timbers the week of July 16-17, both worth watching as the warming trend builds.
Dinner Tonight
With calm, dry weather sticking around into the evening, it’s a great night to fire up a portable propane grill on the patio. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon — including Amazon Fresh groceries — and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect a dry, sunny Monday and Tuesday with temperatures climbing as high pressure builds in, some uncertainty midweek, then a longer warm, dry spell returning by next weekend. For more warm-weather gear, browse outdoor deals while they last.
