Olympic National Park weather in December

December in Olympic National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Olympic National Park · #554 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 35/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Olympic National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high0°C / 33°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-4°C / 24°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall366 mm / 14.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity90%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 26°F
Sunshine3.4 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall111.4 cm / 43.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Olympic National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Olympic National Park?
December in Olympic National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Olympic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (35/100).
What is the weather like in Olympic National Park in December?
In December, Olympic National Park averages a daily high of 0.3°C and a low of -4.5°C, with about 366 mm of rain over roughly 21.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Olympic National Park in December?
Olympic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Does it snow in Olympic National Park in December?
Olympic National Park sees roughly 111.4 cm of snowfall in December.

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