National park in Washington

Olympic National Park Travel Guide

Olympic National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 53°F now🕔 11:31 AM local📅 Best: July

Active alerts for Olympic National Park

⚠️Sat, Oct 10: freezing overnight, 32°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Oct 11: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Oct 12: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 53°F (12°C) in Olympic National Park with clear sky. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 51°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

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 much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 16.2°F above the 47°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Olympic National Park today at 10/10. 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.

Map of Olympic National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 47°48′7.6″N 123°36′15.8″W (47.8021, -123.6044)

Weather in Olympic National Park right now

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53°F
Clear sky · feels like 46°F
Humidity24%
Wind3 mph ESE
Gusts3 mph
UV index0.5 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure871 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 40 mi
Air quality22 · Good
Sunrise7:18 AM
Sunset6:47 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 42%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:31 AM, Oct 4 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 10: freezing overnight, 32°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Oct 11: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Oct 12: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 4

☁️ 63° / 51°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph

Saturday, Oct 10

🌦️ 44° / 32°

Light drizzle · 7% rain · wind 5 mph

Quick facts about Olympic National Park

TypeNational park
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates47°48′7.6″N 123°36′15.8″W (47.8021, -123.6044)
Established1938
Known forrainforest, mountains and wild coast
Local time11:31 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJuly
ClimateSubarctic

Things to do in Olympic National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Olympic National Park.

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.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Olympic National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSEA65 miSeattle
Vancouver International AirportYVR98 miVancouver
Portland International AirportPDX160 miPortland

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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 53°F (12°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 24% and wind is 3 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 11:31 AM.

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.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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