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Will I be cold?

Will I be cold in Seattle in May?

Verdict

MaybeChilly at times.

Lows near 48°F — cool mornings and evenings, comfortable afternoons.

Day vs. night

Day

66°F

Comfortable

A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.

Night

48°F

Cool

You'll want a warm layer after sunset — not a heavy coat.

Why

Seattle in May averages highs of 66°F, lows of 48°F, 9 rainy days.

Layering wins here. A packable puffer plus a base layer handles the cool end without overheating in the middle of the day.

See a full outfit plan for chilly evenings

Seattle in May outfit ideas from ForecastStyle.

Nearby months

Packing pointers

Curious about the daytime instead? Check will-i-be-hot