Best time to visit Olympia, WA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Olympia runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 8h 42m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 10h 2m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 11h 39m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 13h 22m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 51m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 15h 38m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 15h 20m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 14h 2m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 19m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 10h 36m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 5m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 8h 19m
Looking for similar climates? See Olympia's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.