AI-generatedLeavenworth, Washington at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,520 h
- Rain a year
- 654 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 357 m
Climate in Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth, Washington has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year, Leavenworth, Washington is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
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Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:01–08:02 · evening 17:35–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:01 · evening 18:36–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Leavenworth, Washington in October?
In October, Leavenworth, Washington is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:20 – 18:17
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Leavenworth, Washington
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Leavenworth, Washington, 49 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Leavenworth, Washington
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Leavenworth, Washington: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Leavenworth, Washington has about 9 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Leavenworth, Washington
How breezy and how cloudy Leavenworth, Washington is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Leavenworth, Washington typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Leavenworth, Washington: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Leavenworth, Washington
How often the day gets hot in Leavenworth, Washington (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Leavenworth, Washington has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Leavenworth, Washington
When Leavenworth, Washington is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Leavenworth, Washington has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 13 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Leavenworth, Washington
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−3°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 2° | −3° | 3.0 h | 15 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 4° | −2° | 4.6 h | 12 | 73 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 8° | 1° | 5.7 h | 13 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 13° | 3° | 7.6 h | 9 | 40 |
| MayMay | 89 | 20° | 8° | 8.6 h | 9 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 24° | 11° | 10.3 h | 6 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 30° | 15° | 12.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 29° | 15° | 10.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 24° | 11° | 8.2 h | 4 | 24 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 15° | 6° | 5.4 h | 9 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 7° | 0° | 3.4 h | 13 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 2° | −3° | 2.8 h | 15 | 114 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.60° N, 120.66° W · 357 m · America/Los_Angeles
Best time to visit Leavenworth, Washington
The best time to visit Leavenworth, Washington is from May to June and in September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is December with 114 mm of precipitation.
Leavenworth, Washington through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Leavenworth, Washington in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 8–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Leavenworth, Washington in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–30 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Leavenworth, Washington in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 7–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Leavenworth, Washington in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Leavenworth, Washington for you.
Your best months: May – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Leavenworth, Washington
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Leavenworth, Washington: score 96 against 70. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 96better |
| Day high | 15° | 24° |
| Night low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 22 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Leavenworth, Washington month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January2° · 3 h
In January, Leavenworth, Washington is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 103 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in January18February4° · 5 h
In February, Leavenworth, Washington is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in February31March8° · 6 h
In March, Leavenworth, Washington is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in March71April13° · 8 h
In April, Leavenworth, Washington is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in April89May20° · 9 h
In May, Leavenworth, Washington is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in May96June24° · 10 h
In June, Leavenworth, Washington is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in June66July30° · 12 h
In July, Leavenworth, Washington is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in July69August29° · 11 h
In August, Leavenworth, Washington is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in August96September24° · 8 h
In September, Leavenworth, Washington is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in September70October15° · 5 h
In October, Leavenworth, Washington is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in October14November7° · 3 h
In November, Leavenworth, Washington is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
Leavenworth, Washington in November7December2° · 3 h
In December, Leavenworth, Washington is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 114 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leavenworth, Washington.
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Leavenworth vs. Seattle
In October Leavenworth has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs. 55). During the day it is about as warm in Seattle as in Leavenworth. Seattle gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Leavenworth | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | – | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Leavenworth, Washington ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 3Sacramento25°96
- 4San Jose23°96
- 5Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 6Reno19°95
- 7Napa Valley24°95
- 8Oakland21°14°95
- 15LeavenworthThis page15°70
Planning a trip to Leavenworth, Washington
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Leavenworth, Washington in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Leavenworth, Washington has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 40 min
- Distance
- 7,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Leavenworth, Washington
When is the best time to visit Leavenworth, Washington?
The best time to visit Leavenworth, Washington is from May to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Leavenworth, Washington?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Leavenworth, Washington?
The wettest month is December with 114 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Leavenworth, Washington get?
Leavenworth, Washington gets around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Leavenworth, Washington in?
Leavenworth, Washington uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Leavenworth, Washington?
A nonstop flight from London to Leavenworth, Washington takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Leavenworth, Washington?
Leavenworth, Washington has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 7.
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