Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Olympic NP in July
Olympic NP sees its driest month, with just 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain, highs of 59°F (15°C) and lows of 42°F (5°C).
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (31 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What July feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 59°F (15°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (5°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.2 in (31 mm) for the month.
With about 15 h 26 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is one of Olympic NP's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- Comfort improves from 65/100 in June to 85/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Pacific Northwest route recommends.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Olympic NP in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hurricane Ridge
Paved road to subalpine meadows with views across the Olympic range and Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jul–Sep.
Lake Crescent
Glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, kayak rentals and lakeshore trails off US-101.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer morning.
Lake Crescent Lodge
Historic 1915 lodge whose dining room serves Northwest dishes with lake views.
Why now July scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Marymere Falls Trail
Easy 1.8-mile round trip through old-growth forest to a 90-foot waterfall.
Why now Highs near 59°F and 1.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Next Door Gastropub
Port Angeles gastropub with Northwest taps and burgers, a good base-camp dinner.
Nearby in July
- Victoria in July~45 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Bainbridge Island in July~52 mi · highs 75°F, 0.7 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- San Juan Island in July~57 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seattle in July~61 mi · highs 74°F, 0.7 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Olympic NP?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Pacific Northwest route recommends.
How cold is Olympic NP in July?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Olympic NP in July?
Not much: about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 73.9 in (1877 mm).
What should I pack for Olympic NP in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Olympic NP
Routes in season in July
- Pacific Northwest Jun – Sep
Planning Olympic NP in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.