Olympic National Park in December
In December, Olympic National Park averages a high of 41°F and a low of 33°F, with 9.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 112,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 8 hours 25 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 41° / 33°F
- Precipitation
- 9.9in
- Snow
- 0.1in
- Daylight
- 8h 25m
- Visitors
- 112,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (quiet), May (busy) and June (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Elwha RS, WA, 16.1 miles from the park's center, 360 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 33° / 22° | Quiet | Cold |
| North Cascades National Park | 40° / 33° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 38° / 31° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | 47° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 31° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Olympic National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Olympic · National parks to visit in December