Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Olympic NP in October
Olympic NP cools off: highs slip to 44°F (7°C), from 53°F in September, with lows of 33°F (0°C) and about 7.8 in (198 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 34/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 7.8 in (198 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What October feels like
Cool days top out near 44°F (7°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (0°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 7.8 in (198 mm) across the month.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (10°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 69/100 in September to 34/100.
- Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Olympic NP in October
With 7.8 in of rain, 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 sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.8 in of rain.
Rialto Beach
Driftwood-strewn wild beach; walk 1.5 miles north to the Hole-in-the-Wall sea arch.
Ruby Beach
Sea stacks, driftwood and red-tinged pebbles on the park's southern coast.
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 October
- Victoria in October~45 mi · highs 56°F, 4.3 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in October~52 mi · highs 59°F, 4.9 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- San Juan Island in October~57 mi · highs 56°F, 4.3 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in October~61 mi · highs 59°F, 4.9 in rain · 9°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Olympic NP?
It's middling, scoring 34/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 7.8 in (198 mm) of rain. Our Pacific Northwest route recommends Jun – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Olympic NP in October?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Olympic NP in October?
Yes: about 7.8 in (198 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 73.9 in (1877 mm).
What should I pack for Olympic NP in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Olympic NP in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.