What is the best weather day for an outdoor wedding?

‘We want to have an outdoor wedding, but when is the best day to do so?’ Those of us at the National Weather Service in Seattle get that question all the time and particularly now as dates are being arranged.

Going back to 1891, when weather records began in Seattle, the driest period of time throughout the year runs from July 21 through August 4. Those dates include days when it has rained the least number of times in over 100 years.

So if you are planning an outdoor wedding or any other outdoor event, the mid July to early August period is historically the driest time of year. This applies to the rest of western Washington, too.