Olympic in February: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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February is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Olympic National Park: crowds run 15% of the August peak (93,324 average visits), days average 48°F with 10.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Crowds in February

Olympic averages 93,324 recreation visits in February — 15% of what August, the peak month, draws — the second-quietest month of the year. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — this is genuine quiet-season territory.

Weather & daylight

Daytime stays cool (highs average 48°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 35°F). This is one of the wetter months (13.3″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 10.2 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station QUINAULT 4 NE, WA US (13 mi from park coordinates, 286 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of February.

What to pack for Olympic in February

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

• Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 35°F
• Rain shell + pack cover — 13.3″ of precipitation is normal this month
• Headlamp — only 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-February
• Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month

Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Olympic are April and May.

Common questions

See also: the best national parks to visit in February · Last verified 2026-07-16