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Best Time to Visit Bainbridge Island

June – September are the best time to visit Bainbridge Island on the climate data: August scores 90/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.

Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Best months
Jun – Sep
Shoulder
May
Toughest
Dec & Jan
Warmest
Aug · 75°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 35°F
Wettest
Nov · 7.4 in
Driest
Jul · 0.7 in

Bainbridge Island weather by month

Highs run from 44°F to 75°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 48.4 in (1230 mm) of rain.

23°32°41°50°59°68°77°46°Jan47°Feb52°Mar57°Apr64°May69°Jun75°Jul75°Aug69°Sep59°Oct50°Nov44°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Bainbridge Island, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high46°F8°C47°F9°C52°F11°C57°F14°C64°F18°C69°F20°C75°F24°C75°F24°C69°F21°C59°F15°C50°F10°C44°F7°C
Avg low36°F2°C35°F2°C38°F3°C41°F5°C47°F9°C52°F11°C56°F14°C57°F14°C52°F11°C45°F7°C39°F4°C35°F2°C
Rain6.9 in174 mm4.3 in108 mm5.4 in138 mm3.7 in95 mm2.8 in70 mm2.0 in51 mm0.7 in19 mm1.1 in29 mm2.3 in58 mm4.9 in125 mm7.4 in188 mm6.9 in175 mm
Humidity90%87%85%82%80%80%77%76%78%84%89%90%
Cloud80%74%79%75%70%68%47%48%53%68%77%79%
Comfort364951668386899090694334

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 110 m (361 ft), close to Bainbridge Island's own ~30 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Bainbridge Island season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 44–47°F (7–9°C) and lows down to 35°F (2°C). It's the wettest season, with about 18.0 in (457 mm) of rain, 37% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 40/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 52°F highs in March to 64°F by May. About 11.9 in (303 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). May score well without being the very best (season average 67/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 69–75°F (20–24°C). It's the driest season, with only about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain, 8% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 52°F (11°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 88/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 50°F by November. About 14.6 in (371 mm) of rain falls across these months, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 39°F (4°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 67/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Bainbridge Island weather questions

When is the best time to visit Bainbridge Island?

June – September are the best time to visit Bainbridge Island on the climate data: August scores 90/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Bainbridge Island?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 7.4 in (188 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.7 in (19 mm). The yearly total is around 48.4 in (1230 mm).

What is the coldest month in Bainbridge Island?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 35°F (2°C) and highs of 47°F (9°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 75°F (24°C).

Is Bainbridge Island humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 78%, and highs peak around 75°F (24°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Bainbridge Island?

Not on average: even in February, the coldest month, lows average 35°F (2°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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