Updated 14 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is July 2027 a good month to visit Seattle?
Packed — July is Seattle's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 89% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, February is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Seattle's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Independence Day and the Lake Union fireworks (4).
July 2027 is peak-season Seattle: warm and dry, around 24°C / 76°F, and Packed on 18 of 31 days.
It depends. The typical July day in Seattle is Packed, and 27 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 24 °C by day, with rain on about 4 days. Public holidays in Canada and United States add to it. Cruise ships call on 27 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Sunday 4 July. Independence Day and the Lake Union fireworks falls on 4 July. No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September or October. The crush is at the Overlook Walk stairs; the quiet is at Pioneer Square when nothing is on.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Across the 12 months we forecast for Seattle, July is the busiest of them all. Its heaviest day is Fri 2 Jul, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Wed 7 Jul at 63%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
An easy month to pack for — rain on 4 of 31 days.
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How busy is Seattle in July?
The busiest days are the 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, and 23 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively.
Cruise ships are in port on 27 of 31 days; the heaviest is Sun 4 Jul, 3 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 63% of the year and its heaviest at 100%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Thursdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 15 hours.
The calmest days include the 7th, 14th and 21st — 4 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Thu 01 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓3 · Canada public holiday
- Brilliant Lady — guest capacity 2,770 07:00–17:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
- Oceania Riviera — guest capacity 1,258 08:00–17:00
Record Seattle on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,152 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: Canada public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 02 Jul Packed tied for busiest in our forecast · ⚓3
- Celebrity Edge — guest capacity 2,918 06:00–16:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 06:00–15:00
- Voyager Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,416 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, tied for busiest in its forecast year. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,138 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 1 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 03 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Bliss — guest capacity 4,056 06:00–15:00
- Royal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–15:00
- ms Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,720 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 1 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 04 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Independence Day and the Lake Union fireworks
Event on this day
Independence Day and the Lake Union fireworks
4 Jul 2027Seattle's busiest evening of the year. Seafair puts on a fireworks show over Lake Union at nightfall. The main viewing ground is Gas Works Park, with more people at Lake Union Park. Streets around both parks close and the parks fill from the afternoon.
- Norwegian Encore — guest capacity 3,998 07:00–15:00
- Star Princess — guest capacity 4,320 07:00–15:00
- ms Noordam — guest capacity 1,972 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,290 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Why: Independence Day and the Lake Union fireworks. Nearest calmer day: Tue 6 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 05 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · United States public holiday
- MSC Poesia — guest capacity 2,550 07:00–16:00
- Quantum Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,162 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,712 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Why: United States public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 6 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 06 Jul Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,124 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 07 Jul Lively busier than 63% of days here
Record Seattle on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 08 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓3
- Brilliant Lady — guest capacity 2,770 07:00–17:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
- Oceania Riviera — guest capacity 1,258 08:00–17:00
Record Seattle on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,152 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 09 Jul Packed tied for busiest in our forecast · ⚓3
- Celebrity Edge — guest capacity 2,918 06:00–16:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 06:00–15:00
- Voyager Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,416 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, tied for busiest in its forecast year. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,138 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 8 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 10 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Bliss — guest capacity 4,056 06:00–15:00
- Royal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–15:00
- ms Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,720 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 8 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 11 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Encore — guest capacity 3,998 07:00–15:00
- Star Princess — guest capacity 4,320 07:00–15:00
- ms Noordam — guest capacity 1,972 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,290 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 13 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 12 Jul Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · Canada public holiday
- MSC Poesia — guest capacity 2,550 07:00–16:00
- Quantum Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,162 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Mon 12 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,712 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Why: Canada public holiday; UK public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 13 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 13 Jul Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,124 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 14 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 14 Jul Lively busier than 63% of days here
Record Seattle on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 15 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓3
- Brilliant Lady — guest capacity 2,770 07:00–17:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
- Oceania Riviera — guest capacity 1,258 08:00–17:00
Record Seattle on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,152 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 14 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 16 Jul Packed tied for busiest in our forecast · ⚓3
- Celebrity Edge — guest capacity 2,918 06:00–16:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 06:00–15:00
- Voyager Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,416 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, tied for busiest in its forecast year. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,138 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 15 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 17 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Bliss — guest capacity 4,056 06:00–15:00
- Royal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–15:00
- ms Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,720 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 15 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 18 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Encore — guest capacity 3,998 07:00–15:00
- Star Princess — guest capacity 4,320 07:00–15:00
- ms Noordam — guest capacity 1,972 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,290 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 20 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 19 Jul Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · KR public holiday
- MSC Poesia — guest capacity 2,550 07:00–16:00
- Quantum Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,162 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,712 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Why: KR public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 20 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 20 Jul Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,124 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 21 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 21 Jul Lively busier than 63% of days here
Record Seattle on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 22 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓3
- Brilliant Lady — guest capacity 2,770 07:00–17:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
- Oceania Riviera — guest capacity 1,258 08:00–17:00
Record Seattle on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,152 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 21 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 23 Jul Packed tied for busiest in our forecast · ⚓3
- Celebrity Edge — guest capacity 2,918 06:00–16:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 06:00–15:00
- Voyager Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,416 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, tied for busiest in its forecast year. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,138 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 22 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 24 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Bliss — guest capacity 4,056 06:00–15:00
- Royal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–15:00
- ms Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,720 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 22 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 25 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Encore — guest capacity 3,998 07:00–15:00
- Star Princess — guest capacity 4,320 07:00–15:00
- ms Noordam — guest capacity 1,972 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,290 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 27 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 26 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2
- MSC Poesia — guest capacity 2,550 07:00–16:00
- Quantum Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,162 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Mon 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,712 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 27 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 27 Jul Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Carnival Legend — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Tue 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,124 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 28 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 28 Jul Lively busier than 63% of days here
Record Seattle on Wed 28 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 29 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓3
- Brilliant Lady — guest capacity 2,770 07:00–17:00
- Carnival Spirit — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–15:00
- Oceania Riviera — guest capacity 1,258 08:00–17:00
Record Seattle on Thu 29 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,152 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 28 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 30 Jul Packed tied for busiest in our forecast · ⚓3
- Celebrity Edge — guest capacity 2,918 06:00–16:00
- Norwegian Joy — guest capacity 3,804 06:00–15:00
- Voyager Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,416 06:00–16:00
Record Seattle on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, tied for busiest in its forecast year. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,138 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 31 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3
- Norwegian Bliss — guest capacity 4,056 06:00–15:00
- Royal Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–15:00
- ms Eurodam — guest capacity 2,104 07:00–15:00
Record Seattle on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,720 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/seattle/#d-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of July is quietest in Seattle?
No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Sun 4 Jul — 3 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
July weather in Seattle
Comfortably warm — around 24°C / 76°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on only about 4 days. The days are long too — close to 15 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Seattle in July
Based on: United States' public holidays · the official airport-arrivals pattern (BTS T-100, measured 2023–2025; airport-arrivals proxy for visitor volume) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
