Spring blossoms
Start with our spring guide to plan around April, when Seattle celebrates its flower month. If the cherry trees are the reason for your trip, go straight to where and when to find cherry blossoms and time your visit to the bloom.
Seattle by Season
Cherry trees in spring, long days outside in summer, bright color and harvest markets in fall: this city looks and feels different from one season to the next. Planning your trip to Seattle by season helps you match the visit to what the city offers when you arrive. In winter, people head up to the mountains or settle in indoors, so the best plan always depends on when you come.
Summer days outside
Spend long summer days in the parks, settle in for outdoor movies and join the fun of Seafair, all covered in things to do in the summer. Traveling with young kids? Skip right to the wading pools and spray parks.
Fall color and harvest
Catch the season at its most colorful with our fall guide. It shows you where to find the color, what to buy as you browse the harvest markets and which October festivals to plan your visit around.
Winter and the holidays
Make the most of the gray months with the winter guide, which shows you how to plan around them. When the holiday season arrives, browse things to do in December and find out where to see Christmas lights across the city.
Frequently asked questions
They usually bloom from mid-March into early April. The timing shifts from year to year, so check close to your trip.
Seattle Center's International Fountain is a favorite, and there are spray parks on Beacon Hill and in the Chinatown-International District. Our wading pool guide has more.
Many people split their time between Cascade ski slopes, warm soaks, hockey games and the city's indoor spots. December adds holiday lights and a Christmas market.