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

What should you pack for a trip to Olympic National Park in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Olympic National Park usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 11°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Olympic National Park in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have 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 May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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