Olympia (WA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Olympia is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 0°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Olympia Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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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:
Rainy season in Olympia occurs in the months of January, March, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 248 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.
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