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Seattle weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jan
45°F 7°C
36°F 2°C
4 in 9 cm
Feb
48°F 8°C
35°F 1°C
3 in 7 cm
Mar
51°F 10°C
38°F 3°C
2 in 6 cm
Apr
56°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
1 in 4 cm
May
62°F 16°C
46°F 7°C
1 in 3 cm
Jun
68°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
1 in 2 cm

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Saturday
2 Jan
Hi:
47°F 8°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Sunday
3 Jan
Hi:
45°F 7°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
Monday
4 Jan
Hi:
45°F 7°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
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Things to Do: Architectural

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Smith Tower
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 331 attractions in Seattle

This historic Seattle building offers great views of the city at the top.

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
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Seattle Public Library
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Library; Architectural building
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Space Needle
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 331 attractions in Seattle

Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its surrounding area. For food and fantastic sights check out SkyCity, the tower's rotating restaurant that makes one complete orbit per hour.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Observation deck/tower; Monument; Architectural building; Other
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Bank of America Tower (formerly Columbia Seafirst Center)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 331 attractions in Seattle

The tallest building in Seattle contains more lawyers in its 76 floors than in all of Japan.

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building
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Washington State Convention & Trade Center
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Convention centre
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Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #102 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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Saint James Cathedral
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #103 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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Fremont Baptist Church
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #124 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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Alki Point Lighthouse
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #156 of 331 attractions in Seattle

A beach offering spectacular views of the famous Seattle skyline.

Attraction type: Lighthouse
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Mount Zion Baptist Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #164 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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Chapel of Saint Ignatius
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #168 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site
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St. Spiridon Cathedral
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #177 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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First Presbyterian Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #186 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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Seattle First Covenant Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #190 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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University Unitarian Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #194 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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University Temple United Methodist Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #195 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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Temple de Hirsch Sinai
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #196 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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St. Joseph Parish
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #197 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #198 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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Seattle First Baptist Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #201 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Attraction type: Religious site
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