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Olympic NP in February
Little changes in Olympic NP from January: highs stay near 31°F (0°C), lows near 23°F (-5°C), and about 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 31/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 31°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 6.4 in (162 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 31/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 31°F (0°C).
Average lows of 23°F (-5°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort improves from 18/100 in January to 31/100.
- Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 6.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Olympic NP in February
With 6.4 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 31°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 February
- Victoria in February~45 mi · highs 46°F, 3.3 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in February~52 mi · highs 47°F, 4.3 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
- San Juan Island in February~57 mi · highs 46°F, 3.3 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in February~61 mi · highs 47°F, 4.3 in rain · 9°C (16°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Olympic NP?
It's middling, scoring 31/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 31°F (0°C) and 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain or snow. Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Olympic NP in February?
Average highs are 31°F (0°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Olympic NP in February?
Yes: about 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest 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 February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 6.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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