Olympic in June: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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June is one of the best months of the year to visit Olympic National Park: crowds run 48% of the August peak (301,287 average visits). Weather: highs average 67°F and lows 47°F, with 4.1″ of precipitation and 16 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
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Bring for Olympic in June
- Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.1″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kitSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.1″ of rain is normal this month.
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Crowds in June
Olympic averages 301,287 recreation visits in June — 48% of what August, the peak month, draws. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly.
Weather & daylight
Days are mild (highs average 67°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 47°F). This is one of the wetter months (4.1″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 16 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 June.
What to pack for Olympic in June
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Rain shell + pack cover — 4.1″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 4.1″ of rain is normal this month
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Also at their best in June
Other parks whose computed June verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- North Cascades in June — 26% of peak crowds, highs 74°F, score 91/100
- Katmai in June — 34% of peak crowds, highs 59°F, score 88/100
- Crater Lake in June — 44% of peak crowds, highs 57°F, score 84/100
- Sequoia in June — 69% of peak crowds, highs 68°F, score 75/100
Common questions
Is Olympic crowded in June?
Moderately: June runs 48% of the August peak, averaging 301,287 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Olympic in June?
Average highs of 67°F, lows of 47°F, 4.1″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, QUINAULT 4 NE, WA US station).
What should I pack for Olympic in June?
Rain shell + pack cover; Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in June · Last verified 2026-09-24