Union Square (Seattle)

Square Downtown mixed-use complex near Seattle's retail core

Downtown mixed-use complex near Westlake with shops, eateries and offices. Visitors pass through for central shopping, dining and easy access to Pike Place, the waterfront and other central attractions.

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Union Square (Seattle)
Union Square area, Downtown Seattle, WA, United States (near 5th Avenue and Pine/Olive Streets)
47.6104, -122.3340
Open public space (dawn-dusk generally)

How to Get to Union Square (Seattle) #

Union Square is in downtown Seattle, close to the Westlake transit hub. Use the Westlake light rail station or nearby bus routes; it’s a short walk from Pike Place Market and the waterfront.

Tips for Visiting Union Square (Seattle) #

  • Union Square in downtown Seattle sits within the CBD and links to many transit options; use Westlake Center or Westlake light rail station for quick access.
  • Peak commuter hours will be busy; evenings and weekends are quieter though nearby retail activity may persist.

Best Time to Visit Union Square (Seattle) #

Downtown urban squares are pleasant in dry weather; summer is busiest for outdoor activities.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Pleasant for outdoor events and cafes.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 8-18°C
Milder weather and fewer tourists than summer.

Weather & Climate near Union Square (Seattle) #

Climate

Union Square (Seattle)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (989 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 24 mm.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (160 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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