Olympia, WA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Olympia now

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Olympia weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Olympia.

This week in Olympia

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olympia

What is the weather usually like in Olympia?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°42°56°69°83°46°33°Jan49°33°Feb54°35°Mar59°38°Apr66°43°May71°48°Jun78°51°Jul78°51°Aug73°47°Sep60°41°Oct51°36°Nov45°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.8"Jan5.1"Feb5.7"Mar3.7"Apr2.3"May1.5"Jun0.5"Jul1.0"Aug2.0"Sep5.1"Oct8.2"Nov7.9"Dec

Best time to visit Olympia: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLYMPIA AP, WA US (USW00024227), adjusted for the elevation of Olympia.

Olympia weather month by month

January
46° 33°F
7.8 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
49° 33°F
5.1 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
54° 35°F
5.7 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
59° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
66° 43°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 48°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
78° 51°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 51°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
73° 47°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 41°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
51° 36°F
8.2 in of rain · 14 wet days
December
45° 33°F
7.9 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Olympia through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM4:51 PM9 h 0 min
February7:13 AM5:37 PM10 h 23 min
March7:22 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:21 AM8:01 PM13 h 40 min
May5:33 AM8:42 PM15 h 8 min
June5:13 AM9:10 PM15 h 56 min
July5:30 AM9:04 PM15 h 34 min
August6:07 AM8:24 PM14 h 16 min
September6:48 AM7:25 PM12 h 36 min
October7:28 AM6:25 PM10 h 57 min
November7:13 AM4:38 PM9 h 24 min
December7:49 AM4:24 PM8 h 35 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Olympia?

Olympia has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).

It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Olympia is June to September. At 95 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Olympia

What is the hottest month in Olympia?

August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Olympia?

February, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Olympia?

About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Olympia?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Olympia?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Olympia have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

What is the weather like in Olympia in November?

Highs average 51°F and lows 36°F, with about 8.2 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Olympia?

Around 7:13 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Olympia weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Olympia.

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