Olympic National Park in October
In October, Olympic National Park averages a high of 56°F and a low of 42°F, with 5.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 328,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 10 hours 45 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 56° / 42°F
- Precipitation
- 5.8in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 10h 45m
- Visitors
- 328,000
- Crowds
- Busy
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 October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 46° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| North Cascades National Park | 57° / 44° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 56° / 43° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | 64° / 45° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 57° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Olympic National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Olympic · National parks to visit in October