Best Time to Visit Olympic National Park
Best time to visit Olympic National Park: July. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Olympic National Park
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Olympic National 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 | 36° | 22° | 14,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 33° | 18° | 11,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 36° | 22° | 15,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 42° | 24° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 47° | 29° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 37° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 66° | 44° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 45° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 47° | 31° | 10,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 37° | 24° | 16,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 25° | 24,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Olympic National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Olympic National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 45 mi | 52°F | +46°F warmer | 43 in |
| Space Needle | 60 mi | 53°F | +47°F warmer | 43 in |
| ZIP Code 98101 | 61 mi | 53°F | +47°F warmer | 43 in |
| Seattle | 61 mi | 53°F | +47°F warmer | 43 in |
| King County | 61 mi | 53°F | +47°F warmer | 43 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Olympic National Park is a national park in Washington. Olympic National Park is a US national park known for rainforest, mountains and wild coast.
Right now it is 43°F (6°C) in Olympic National Park with clear. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 36°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Olympic National Park is July. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 18°F.
The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 65 mi away. Nearby highlights include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park and Mount Rainier.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 53°F is 6.5°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Olympic National Park today at 9.8/10. 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 Olympic National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:28 PM, Sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 53° / 36°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 10 mph
☁️ 64° / 42°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 4 mph
Things to do in Olympic National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Olympic National Park.
Quick facts about Olympic National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°48′7.6″N 123°36′15.8″W (47.8021, -123.6044) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Known for | rainforest, mountains and wild coast |
| Local time | 1:28 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Explore Olympic National Park
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Best Time to Visit for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Olympic National Park?
Olympic National Park is a national park in Washington. Its coordinates are 47.8021, -123.6044. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Olympic National Park right now?
It is currently 43°F (6°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Olympic National Park?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Olympic National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Olympic National Park in?
Olympic National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:28 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Olympic National Park?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 65 mi away, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 98 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 160 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Olympic National Park?
Popular options include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park, Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park and North Cascades National Park.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-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 September 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
