Tacoma in February
Not the best time
Still winter but slightly more bearable than January. The film festival gives you something cultural to do while avoiding the weather outside.
Weather
February stays cold and wet but daylight starts creeping back. Rain falls on about 12 days, though less intense than January's deluges. Temperatures hover just above freezing with occasional frosty mornings.
10°C high3°C low12 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$88/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Tacoma Film Festival
- •Valentine's Day events at Point Defiance Zoo
February Tips
- •Tacoma Film Festival offers great indoor entertainment during dreary weather
- •Point Defiance Park trails are muddy but gorgeous without summer crowds
- •Bring layers - indoor heating can be intense while outdoors stays chilly
All Months
Summer in Tacoma means festival season and Mount Rainier in full glory. June through September gives you the best weather, with July and August offering the most sunshine. The Tacoma Night Market runs Thursday evenings downtown from May to October, but peak season means crowds and higher hotel rates. Here's a local secret: September might be perfect. The weather stays warm, summer tourists head home, and the city settles into a comfortable rhythm. Spring brings cherry blossoms to Wright Park and fewer crowds at the museums. Winter can be gray and drizzly, but indoor attractions like the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum shine brightest when the weather's gloomy outside.
Tacoma Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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