Best Time to Visit Deception Pass State Park
Best time to visit Deception Pass State Park: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Deception Pass State Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Deception Pass State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 35° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 36° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 40° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 43° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 61° | 47° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 52° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 70° | 54° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 70° | 55° | 1,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 65° | 52° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 46° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 41° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 39° | 8,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Deception Pass State Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Deception Pass State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 33 mi | 52°F | +33°F warmer | 43 in |
| Space Needle | 56 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 43 in |
| ZIP Code 98101 | 57 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 43 in |
| Seattle | 57 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 43 in |
| King County | 57 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 43 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Deception Pass State Park is a state park in Washington. Deception Pass State Park is known for a bridge over tidal narrows.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Deception Pass State Park with overcast. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 57°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Deception Pass State Park is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 60 mi away. Nearby highlights include Space Needle, Olympic National Park, Stanley Park and North Cascades National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Deception Pass State Park today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Deception Pass State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:29 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 68° / 57°
Overcast · 12% rain · wind 10 mph
🌥️ 66° / 55°
Fog · 23% rain · wind 11 mph
Things to do in Deception Pass State Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Deception Pass State Park.
Quick facts about Deception Pass State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 48°24′23″N 122°38′42″W (48.4064, -122.645) |
| Established | 1922 |
| Known for | a bridge over tidal narrows |
| Local time | 10:29 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Deception Pass State Park?
Deception Pass State Park is a state park in Washington. Its coordinates are 48.4064, -122.645. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Deception Pass State Park right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Deception Pass State Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Deception Pass State Park, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Deception Pass State Park in?
Deception Pass State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 10:29 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Deception Pass State Park?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 60 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 68 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 195 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Deception Pass State Park?
Popular options include Space Needle, Olympic National Park, Stanley Park, North Cascades National Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park and Mount Rainier National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 10:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
