Olympic National Park in January
In January, Olympic National Park averages a high of 41°F and a low of 33°F, with 8.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.0 inches of snowfall. About 90,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 8 hours 48 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 41° / 33°F
- Precipitation
- 8.9in
- Snow
- 1.0in
- Daylight
- 8h 48m
- Visitors
- 90,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (quiet), May (busy) and June (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Elwha RS, WA, 16.1 miles from the park's center, 360 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 35° / 24° | Quiet | Cold |
| North Cascades National Park | 40° / 32° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 38° / 30° | Quiet | Cold |
| Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | 47° / 34° | Moderate | Cool |
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 32° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Olympic National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Olympic · National parks to visit in January