When is the best time to go to Port Townsend
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Townsend, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Port Townsend
Port Townsend weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Townsend are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 77mm | 2.4hrs | 10.1hrs | 8°C |
The weather in January in Port Townsend is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Townsend for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Port Townsend and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 54mm | 3.8hrs | 11.3hrs | 8°C |
February in Port Townsend is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Townsend for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Port Townsend and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 60mm | 5.3hrs | 12.9hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Port Townsend is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Townsend.
March is in the spring in Port Townsend and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 47mm | 6.8hrs | 14.7hrs | 9°C |
Port Townsend's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Townsend.
April is in the spring in Port Townsend and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 42mm | 8.4hrs | 16.3hrs | 11°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Port Townsend and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Townsend.
May is in the spring in Port Townsend and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 35mm | 9.1hrs | 10.1hrs | 13°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Port Townsend during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Townsend.
June is in the summer in Port Townsend and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 22mm | 10.8hrs | 11.3hrs | 14°C |
July in Port Townsend is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Townsend, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Port Townsend and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 24mm | 9.8hrs | 12.9hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Port Townsend is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Townsend, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Port Townsend and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 34mm | 7.5hrs | 14.7hrs | 13°C |
Port Townsend's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Townsend.
September is in the fall / autumn in Port Townsend and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 48mm | 4.9hrs | 16.3hrs | 11°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Port Townsend and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Townsend.
October is in the fall / autumn in Port Townsend and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 82mm | 2.8hrs | 10.1hrs | 9°C |
Port Townsend's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Townsend for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Port Townsend and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Townsend weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 98mm | 2.2hrs | 11.3hrs | 8°C |
December in Port Townsend is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Townsend for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Port Townsend and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Townsend with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Port Townsend weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 22°C 71.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 22mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 98mm 3.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 13.7°C 56.7°F |
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