Climate in Tacoma

Tacoma, United States has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 13°C and the city receives roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across 167 rainy days a year, with around 872 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 21.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 4.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Tacoma is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Tacoma receives about 1001 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 167 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jun.

Tacoma sees an estimated 872 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Tacoma are Jul, Jun, May. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Tacoma has a climate comfort score of 69/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Seattle — Oceanic, comfort 69/100
• Climate in Portland — Oceanic, comfort 69/100
• Climate in San Francisco — Mediterranean, comfort 96/100