Best Time to Play Chambers Bay

Quick answer: the best months to play Chambers Bay are July, August & September, based on 10-year weather averages measured at the course in University Place, WA.

About the Course

The 2015 US Open venue is a true walking-only links on Puget Sound. Thanks to the Olympic Mountains’ rain shadow, it’s drier than Seattle proper — and its fescue fairways play firm and fast all summer.

Month-by-Month Weather at Chambers Bay

MonthAvg HighAvg LowRainy DaysAvg WindSeason
January 47°F 37°F 22 13 mph Off-season
February 47°F 36°F 17 14 mph Variable
March 51°F 37°F 18 12 mph Variable
April 57°F 40°F 18 12 mph Shoulder
May 64°F 47°F 16 12 mph Shoulder
June 71°F 52°F 12 12 mph Peak
July 80°F 56°F 5 10 mph Peak
August 79°F 57°F 8 11 mph Peak
September 72°F 54°F 11 11 mph Peak
October 61°F 47°F 13 12 mph Peak
November 50°F 40°F 20 13 mph Variable
December 46°F 37°F 23 13 mph Off-season

Why July, August & September Win

Our playability scoring treats highs of 60–80°F as ideal, wind under 8 mph as calm, and fewer rainy days as more bookable mornings. December typically brings the most challenging weather at Chambers Bay.

Check Conditions Before You Go

Booked a tee time? Check the live golf weather score for Seattle, WA — the closest city we track to Chambers Bay — for today's playability rating, hourly wind, and the best tee time window.

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