Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bellingham Climate
Bellingham is a city in United States (WA) with a population of about 85,146. Its average annual temperature is 10.2°C (50°F), with roughly 1128 mm of rain per year.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
1128
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Bellingham Climate
Bellingham has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 1128 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
1128
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 139 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 106 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 97 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 89 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 74 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 60 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 42 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 41 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 57 mm |
| October | 10° / 51° | 103 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 167 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 153 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bellingham
The most comfortable months to visit Bellingham are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bellingham are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bellingham, United States has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C and about 1128 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Bellingham average about 24°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.