Early spring · Weather & things to do
Olympic NP in March
Olympic NP edges warmer than February, with highs of 34°F (1°C), lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 8.8 in (224 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 22/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 34°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 8.8 in (224 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 22/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 34°F (1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 8.8 in (224 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort slips from 31/100 in February to 22/100.
- Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 8.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Olympic NP in March
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Next Door Gastropub
Port Angeles gastropub with Northwest taps and burgers, a good base-camp dinner.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 8.8 in of rain.
Ruby Beach
Sea stacks, driftwood and red-tinged pebbles on the park's southern coast.
Sol Duc Falls
Short forest walk to a waterfall splitting into channels in a narrow gorge.
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 March
- Victoria in March~45 mi · highs 49°F, 4.2 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in March~52 mi · highs 52°F, 5.4 in rain · 10°C (17°F) warmer by day, drier
- San Juan Island in March~57 mi · highs 49°F, 4.2 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in March~61 mi · highs 51°F, 5.4 in rain · 10°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Olympic NP?
It's middling, scoring 22/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 34°F (1°C) and 8.8 in (224 mm) of rain or snow. Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Olympic NP in March?
Average highs are 34°F (1°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Olympic NP in March?
Yes: about 8.8 in (224 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 4th-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 March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 8.8 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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