Seattle woke up to a cool, mostly clear Memorial Day, but the dry start is not sticking around. Rain is expected to slide into the city late Monday morning and become steadier after about 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, with highs near 62°F before slipping into the upper 50s by afternoon. Expect wet roads, slick pavement and slower ferry runs for the evening trek home, and bring a rain jacket if you are counting on any outdoor plans.
Timing And Rain
Showers should move in by late morning and ramp up through the afternoon, with a high chance of rain and new totals generally between a tenth and a quarter of an inch across the city. Odds for rain are greatest from midday into late afternoon, then ease overnight as lows drop into the upper 40s. Those details come from the National Weather Service Seattle.
Plan Your Travel
With Monday operating on a holiday schedule, many transit agencies are running modified service, so build in a cushion for buses, light rail and any tight connections. Ferry riders should brace for choppier crossings and possible delays if winds and seas kick up later in the day. Before you head out, check holiday service notes from agencies such as King County Metro.
Winds, Surf And Boating
Southerly winds will strengthen Monday, with inland gusts around 20–25 mph and coastal gusts that could reach 35–40 mph. The National Weather Service has issued Small Craft Advisories and a High Surf Advisory for portions of the coast from 5 p.m. Monday, May 25 through noon Tuesday, May 26. Seas are forecast to build to roughly 12–16 feet late Monday into Tuesday, making open‑water boating hazardous and increasing rip‑current risk along area beaches. Secure outdoor gear, tie down canopies and steer clear of exposed shoreline spots while advisories are in effect.
Looking Ahead
Showery, unsettled conditions are expected to hang on into Tuesday, May 26 before high pressure rebuilds by midweek and temperatures climb back toward the upper 60s and low 70s by Thursday. If your plans hinge on drier weather later in the week, check updated forecasts in the middle of the week to confirm the timing.
