Olympic National Park weather in December (Washington State, United States of America)

Is December a good time to explore Olympic National Park weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Olympic National Park generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Olympic National Park in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 317 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 24 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Olympic National Park. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Olympic National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Olympic National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 317 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Victoria, Canada (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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