What’s the climate like in Mount Rainier National Park?
The current climate in Mount Rainier National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Mount Rainier National Park in recent years was 40°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in December 2022.
On average, Mount Rainier National Park gets 1870 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1567 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park?
The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park for mild to warm weather is July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Mount Rainier National Park.
Climate Table of Mount Rainier National Park
The climate table of Mount Rainier National Park shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 363 | 160 | 146 | 125 | 78 | 90 | 18 | 61 | 135 | 200 | 217 | 277 |
| Snow (cm) | 390 | 316 | 256 | 111 | 12 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 12 | 103 | 365 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1870 mm per year, averaging 156 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1567 cm per year
- Driest months: 18 mm in July, 61 mm in August and 78 mm in May
- Wettest months: 363 mm in January, 277 mm in December and 217 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Mount Rainier National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mount Rainier National Park
This graph shows how much rainfall Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Mount Rainier National Park
This graph shows how much snow Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mount Rainier National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Mount Rainier National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mount Rainier National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Mount Rainier National Park
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Mount Rainier National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mount Rainier National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
