Seattle · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 46°F, low 36°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 81% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 20 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
46° / 36°F
Humidity
81%
Rain days
20/mo
Wind
12 mph
What February feels like in Seattle
Sunrise
08:14
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:31
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Seattle in February
The kit for February in Seattle: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
0° avg high
+1 rain days
Seattle in January →
February
46°F avg high
20 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-5° avg high
+1 rain days
Seattle in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Seattle in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Seattle in February?+
Average high 46°F, average low 36°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Seattle?+
Compared to January (avg high 47°F), February is cooler. Compared to March (avg high 52°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Seattle in February?+
Expect about 20 measurable rain days in February, on average.