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Olympic NP in April
Olympic NP warms up: highs climb to 40°F (4°C), from 34°F in March, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 33/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 40°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 5.4 in (137 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 33/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Highs only reach about 40°F (4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort improves from 22/100 in March to 33/100.
- Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 5.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Olympic NP in April
With 5.4 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Next Door Gastropub
Port Angeles gastropub with Northwest taps and burgers, a good base-camp dinner.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 40°F.
Rialto Beach
Driftwood-strewn wild beach; walk 1.5 miles north to the Hole-in-the-Wall sea arch.
Hall of Mosses Trail
0.8-mile loop through the Hoh Rain Forest's moss-draped bigleaf maples and spruce.
Lake Crescent Lodge
Historic 1915 lodge whose dining room serves Northwest dishes with lake views.
Marymere Falls Trail
Easy 1.8-mile round trip through old-growth forest to a 90-foot waterfall.
Nearby in April
- Victoria in April~45 mi · highs 53°F, 2.8 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in April~52 mi · highs 57°F, 3.7 in rain · 10°C (17°F) warmer by day, drier
- San Juan Island in April~57 mi · highs 53°F, 2.8 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in April~61 mi · highs 57°F, 3.7 in rain · 9°C (17°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~664 m to Olympic NP's ~1,317 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Olympic NP in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Olympic NP?
It's middling, scoring 33/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 40°F (4°C) and 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain or snow. Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Olympic NP in April?
Average highs are 40°F (4°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Olympic NP in April?
Yes: about 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 73.9 in (1877 mm).
What should I pack for Olympic NP in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 5.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Olympic NP in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.