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

Is Olympic National Park a good destination in January, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Olympic National Park includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -2°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Olympic National Park in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 284 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 75 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Olympic National Park. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 284 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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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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