Is it warm enough to swim in Seattle in August? Average water temperature in Seattle in August is 57.6°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Seattle in August is 63.7°F, and the coldest is 54.1°F. Average high air temperature in Seattle in August is 76°F, and average low temperature is 56°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Seattle
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Seattle for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Seattle, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.
Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
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August 1 | 59.2°F | 58.8°F | 55°F | 63.7°F |
August 2 | 58.3°F | 59.7°F | 54.3°F | 63°F |
August 3 | 58.5°F | 59.9°F | 54.5°F | 61.3°F |
August 4 | 57.9°F | 59.5°F | 55°F | 60.6°F |
August 5 | 57.7°F | 58.6°F | 55°F | 61.5°F |
August 6 | 57.6°F | 59.2°F | 55.2°F | 61°F |
August 7 | 58.5°F | 58.6°F | 55.4°F | 61.9°F |
August 8 | 57.9°F | 60.1°F | 55.2°F | 62.4°F |
August 9 | 59.7°F | 60.3°F | 54.9°F | 61.9°F |
August 10 | 59.5°F | 61.2°F | 54.9°F | 61.7°F |
August 11 | 60.3°F | 61.5°F | 54.5°F | 61.5°F |
August 12 | 59.9°F | 59.2°F | 54.3°F | 59.9°F |
August 13 | 59.9°F | 58.8°F | 54.9°F | 60.4°F |
August 14 | 59.4°F | 60.4°F | 54.5°F | 61°F |
August 15 | 59°F | 60.6°F | 54.5°F | 61.2°F |
Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
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August 16 | 56.7°F | 58.8°F | 54.1°F | 60.8°F |
August 17 | 56.8°F | 59.2°F | 54.1°F | 61.3°F |
August 18 | 56.8°F | 57.7°F | 54.5°F | 60.1°F |
August 19 | 59°F | 57.7°F | 54.7°F | 62.4°F |
August 20 | 57.4°F | 57.9°F | 54.7°F | 61.5°F |
August 21 | 58.5°F | 58.1°F | 54.9°F | 61.9°F |
August 22 | 58.8°F | 58.5°F | 54.7°F | 61.3°F |
August 23 | 59.5°F | 58.3°F | 54.5°F | 60.8°F |
August 24 | 59.4°F | 57.9°F | 54.3°F | 60.6°F |
August 25 | 59°F | 58.6°F | 54.7°F | 61.2°F |
August 26 | 60.1°F | 57.2°F | 55°F | 60.8°F |
August 27 | 59.2°F | 57°F | 55.2°F | 59.5°F |
August 28 | 60.1°F | 57.6°F | 55°F | 60.1°F |
August 29 | 59.9°F | 57.9°F | 54.3°F | 59.9°F |
August 30 | 59°F | 58.3°F | 54.3°F | 59.5°F |
August 31 | 60.1°F | 59.5°F | 54.5°F | 60.3°F |
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
57.7°F | 58.1°F | 58.8°F | 58.6°F | 58.6°F |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
58.5°F | 60.4°F | 58.8°F | 59°F | 58.3°F |
Chart comparing the height of waves in Seattle in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Seattle in August based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below