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Olympic NP in November
The year's rain or snow peaks now, with about 11.5 in (292 mm) falling in Olympic NP, alongside highs near 35°F (2°C) and lows of 27°F (-3°C).
With a comfort score of 19/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 11.5 in (292 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~9 h
- Comfort score
- 19/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 35°F (2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 11.5 in (292 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 77%.
Only about 9 h of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 27°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 33.4 in (848 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 34/100 in October to 19/100.
- Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 11.5 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 November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Hall of Mosses Trail
0.8-mile loop through the Hoh Rain Forest's moss-draped bigleaf maples and spruce.
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 11.5 in of rain.
Lake Crescent
Glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, kayak rentals and lakeshore trails off US-101.
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 November
- Victoria in November~45 mi · highs 49°F, 6.1 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in November~52 mi · highs 50°F, 7.4 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- San Juan Island in November~57 mi · highs 49°F, 6.1 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in November~61 mi · highs 50°F, 7.4 in rain · 8°C (15°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Olympic NP?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 19/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 11.5 in (292 mm) of rain or snow. Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Olympic NP in November?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Olympic NP in November?
Yes: about 11.5 in (292 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 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 November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 11.5 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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