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Olympia (WA) Climate by Month

Olympia experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Olympia is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 0°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Olympia has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1414 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Olympia shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 248 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Olympia serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Olympia in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Olympia?
    Rainy season in Olympia occurs in the months of January, March, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Olympia?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Olympia?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Olympia?
    November tops the wettest month list with 248 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Olympia?
    July is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Olympia?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Olympia (WA)

    Thu   Nov 21
    8°C | 4°C
    NE 7 km/h
    4.9 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    12°C | 6°C
    S 25 km/h
    19 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    10°C | 5°C
    S 14 km/h
    3.2 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain