Climate ▸Forecast ▸December ▸January ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Olympic Valley (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Olympic Valley is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Olympic Valley, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Olympic Valley experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1051 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging 192 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 7.4 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Olympic Valley Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Olympic Valley. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Forecast for Olympic Valley (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | 0°C
SW 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
5°C | -4°C
S 6 m/s
33 mm
overcast and heavy sleet

overcast and heavy sleet

Wed   Dec 25
4°C | -10°C
W 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

During the months of 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Olympic Valley?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, March and December.
  • Does Olympic Valley have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Olympic Valley?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Olympic Valley?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Olympic Valley?
    December tops the wettest month list with 192 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Olympic Valley?
    July is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Olympic Valley?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.