AI-generatedTacoma at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 1,179 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 74 m
Climate in Tacoma
Tacoma has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while December is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Tacoma is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tacoma
The best time to visit Tacoma is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 185 mm.
Tacoma through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tacoma in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 13–20 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Tacoma in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Tacoma in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–23 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Tacoma in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:2618:24
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:07–08:08 · evening 17:43–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:07 · evening 18:43–18:55
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.
October in Tacoma compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 10°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Sea | 11° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Tacoma in October?
In October, Tacoma is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tacoma.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:26 – 18:24
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tacoma
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Tacoma: score 100 against 57. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 14° |
| Sea | 10.2° | 11.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 115 mm | 13 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tacoma month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January9° · Sea 8° · 2.5 h
In January, Tacoma is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 170 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in January24February11° · Sea 8° · 3.6 h
In February, Tacoma is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in February31March13° · Sea 8° · 4.3 h
In March, Tacoma is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 133 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in March58April16° · Sea 9° · 6.0 h
In April, Tacoma is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in April79May20° · Sea 10° · 6.8 h
In May, Tacoma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in May90June22° · Sea 11° · 7.8 h
In June, Tacoma is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in June100July26° · Sea 11° · 9.9 h
In July, Tacoma is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in July99August26° · Sea 12° · 8.8 h
In August, Tacoma is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in August86September23° · Sea 11° · 6.9 h
In September, Tacoma is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in September57October16° · Sea 10° · 4.4 h
In October, Tacoma is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in October20November12° · Sea 9° · 2.8 h
In November, Tacoma is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 185 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in November5December9° · Sea 9° · 2.2 h
In December, Tacoma is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 183 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacoma.
Tacoma in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tacoma
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (3°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 9° | 4° | 8.1° | 2.5 h | 17 | 170 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 11° | 4° | 8.0° | 3.6 h | 14 | 117 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 13° | 5° | 8.2° | 4.3 h | 17 | 133 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 16° | 7° | 8.9° | 6.0 h | 13 | 91 |
| MayMay | 79 | 20° | 10° | 9.8° | 6.8 h | 10 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 22° | 12° | 10.7° | 7.8 h | 7 | 39 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 26° | 14° | 11.4° | 9.9 h | 3 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 26° | 15° | 11.8° | 8.8 h | 4 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 23° | 13° | 11.3° | 6.9 h | 8 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 16° | 9° | 10.2° | 4.4 h | 13 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 12° | 5° | 9.4° | 2.8 h | 17 | 185 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 9° | 3° | 8.6° | 2.2 h | 17 | 183 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tacoma
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.8 – 10.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tacoma ranges from 8.0 °C in February to 11.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 10.8 and 13.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.1° | 7.6° | 8.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.0° | 7.4° | 8.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.2° | 7.6° | 8.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.9° | 8.3° | 9.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.8° | 9.2° | 10.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.7° | 9.9° | 11.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.4° | 10.4° | 12.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.8° | 10.8° | 13.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 11.3° | 10.7° | 11.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.2° | 9.8° | 10.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.4° | 9.0° | 10.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.6° | 8.1° | 9.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tacoma
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 4.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Tacoma, 40 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Tacoma: 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, Tacoma has about 13 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tacoma
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tacoma
How breezy and how cloudy Tacoma 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 Tacoma typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Tacoma: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Tacoma
How often the day gets hot in Tacoma (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, Tacoma has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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
Planning a trip to Tacoma
Weather for your travel dates
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Tacoma 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.
Tacoma has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 50 min
- Distance
- 7,730 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.
Good to know: USA
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Tacoma vs Seattle
In October the holiday weather in Tacoma and Seattle is about equally good (score 57 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Seattle as in Tacoma. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tacoma | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 15 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
USA in October: the best places
In October, Tacoma ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Fresno26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)24°98
- 3Monterey21°15°97
- 4Sacramento26°96
- 5San Jose24°96
- 6Santa Cruz19°14°96
- 7Reno21°95
- 8Napa Valley25°95
- 25TacomaThis page16°10°57
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Frequently asked questions about Tacoma
When is the best time to visit Tacoma?
The best time to visit Tacoma is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tacoma?
The sea temperature in Tacoma ranges from 8.0 °C in February to 11.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Tacoma in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Tacoma?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Tacoma?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 185 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tacoma get?
Tacoma gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tacoma in?
Tacoma is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tacoma?
A nonstop flight from London to Tacoma takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tacoma?
Tacoma has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 81, summer holidays 99, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 7.