Mount Rainier Weather Forecast
Mount Rainier weather: 15°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mount Rainier is a mountain in Washington. Mount Rainier is a mountain known as a glaciated volcano near Seattle. It sits at 14.409 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 15°F (-10°C) in Mount Rainier with partly cloudy. It feels like 1°F. Today runs from 11°F to 26°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Mount Rainier is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 28°F, while February is the coldest with lows near -12°F.
The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 49 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rainier National Park, Space Needle, Columbia River and Mount Hood.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 26°F is 13.3°F above the 13°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Mount Rainier today at 8.2/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 11°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Mount Rainier right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:33 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Rainier
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 26° / 11° | 27% | 22 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 24° / 15° | 3% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 22° / 10° | 2% | 22 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 33° / 12° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 36° / 15° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 30° / 13° | 2% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 30° / 11° | 2% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 34° / 13° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 22° / 10° | 1% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 8° / -3° | 14% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 26° / -1° | 8% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 33° / 11° | 22% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 35° / 16° | 13% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 26° / 9° | 17% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 23° / -0° | 32% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 28° / 6° | 42% | 7 mph | 4 |
Climate in Mount Rainier 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 | 2° | -8° | 12,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -2° | -12° | 11,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 1° | -9° | 13,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 6° | -6° | 5,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 11° | -1° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 17° | 4° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 28° | 13° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 27° | 14° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 22° | 9° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 13° | 0° | 8,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 4° | -6° | 14,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 3° | -6° | 21,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Mount Rainier
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Rainier
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Mount Rainier
Go in June, July and August. 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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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Rainier?
Mount Rainier is a mountain in Washington. Its coordinates are 46.8523, -121.7603. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Rainier right now?
It is currently 15°F (-10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 67% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Rainier?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rainier, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Rainier in?
Mount Rainier observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 7:33 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Rainier?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 49 mi away, Portland International Airport (PDX), 96 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 175 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Rainier?
Popular options include Mount Rainier National Park, Space Needle, Columbia River, Mount Hood, Olympic National Park and Deception Pass State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 7:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
