National park in Washington

Olympic National Park Weather Forecast

Olympic National Park weather: 56°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 6:38 AM local📅 Best: July and August

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 56°F (13°C) in Olympic National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 49°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Olympic National Park is July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August 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 August. The forecast high of 60°F is 6.1°F below the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Olympic National Park today at 9.8/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Olympic National Park right now

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56°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 55°F
Humidity82%
Wind2 mph ESE
Gusts2 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover65%
Pressure874 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality16 · Good
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset8:12 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 87%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:38 AM, Aug 24 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 PM☁️55°1%3 mph
10 PM🌙54°1%5 mph
11 PM🌙53°1%5 mph
12 AM🌙53°1%5 mph
1 AM🌙53°0%5 mph
2 AM🌙53°0%5 mph
3 AM🌙53°0%7 mph
4 AM🌙53°0%7 mph
5 AM🌙53°0%7 mph
6 AM🌙53°0%7 mph
7 AM☀️53°0%8 mph
8 AM☀️57°0%6 mph
9 AM☀️64°0%5 mph
10 AM☀️67°0%6 mph
11 AM☁️69°0%6 mph
12 PM☀️71°1%5 mph
1 PM☀️73°0%5 mph
2 PM🌤️74°1%3 mph
3 PM☀️74°1%3 mph
4 PM☀️73°0%4 mph
5 PM☁️72°0%4 mph
6 PM☁️71°0%3 mph
7 PM☁️70°0%2 mph
8 PM☁️65°0%6 mph

16-day forecast for Olympic National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23🌥️ Fog60° / 49°5%7 mph5
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast74° / 53°1%8 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast71° / 53°0%11 mph6
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast68° / 47°5%7 mph7
Thu, Aug 27🌥️ Fog61° / 42°49%6 mph6
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 40°30% · 0,0 in6 mph6
Sat, Aug 29🌧️ Heavy drizzle51° / 46°27% · 0,4 in3 mph4
Sun, Aug 30🌧️ Heavy drizzle48° / 39°16% · 0,4 in4 mph4
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast59° / 39°25%5 mph6
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast63° / 41°44%5 mph6
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast62° / 42°30%6 mph6
Thu, Sep 3🌤️ Mainly clear66° / 41°40%5 mph6
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast71° / 47°26%5 mph4
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 50°23% · 0,0 in4 mph3
Sun, Sep 6☁️ Overcast73° / 49°26%5 mph6
Mon, Sep 7☀️ Clear sky82° / 55°29%4 mph6

Climate in Olympic National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January36°22°14,7 in☆☆☆☆
February33°18°11,2 in☆☆☆☆
March36°22°15,9 in☆☆☆☆
April42°24°5,7 in★★☆☆☆
May47°29°3,7 in★★★☆☆
June56°37°3,7 in★★★☆☆
July66°44°2,0 in★★★★
August66°46°2,8 in★★★★
September61°41°4,7 in★★★☆☆
October47°31°10,7 in☆☆☆☆
November37°24°16,1 in☆☆☆☆
December36°25°24,1 in☆☆☆☆

Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Olympic National Park

16
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.54.7 µg/m³
PM105.4 µg/m³
Ozone36 µg/m³
NO₂4.9 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset8:12 PM
Daylight13h 51m
Solar noon1:16 PM
Golden hour (am)6:21 AM - 7:21 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:12 PM - 8:12 PM
Blue hour (am)5:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:12 PM - 8:42 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 87%
Moonrise6:45 PM
Moonset2:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Olympic National Park

Go in 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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June★★★☆☆
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
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November☆☆☆☆
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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 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Olympic National Park?

July and August 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 6:38 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 August 24, 2026 at 6:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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