Hood Canal, WA
Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Boating
Excellent for boating. High near 65°F. Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Excellent for paddling. High near 65°F. Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 65°F. Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Hood Canal
Hood Canal is a Washington destination for a long marine waterway lined with beaches, launches, state parks, campgrounds, and Olympic Peninsula gateways.
Make the Most of a Hood Canal Day
Wind can funnel along the canal and tides affect beaches and launches. Compare conditions at the specific destination rather than relying on a single regional forecast.
Weather Tips for Hood Canal
- Check marine wind, fog, tides, current, surf, or ferry conditions as appropriate; the inland temperature alone is not enough.
- Cold water, waves, current, wind, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
- Check overnight lows, wet ground, fire rules, drainage, and the nearest substantial shelter before settling into camp.
- Summer smoke, winter access, shoulder-season closures, and shorter fall daylight can matter even during an otherwise mild forecast.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Hoodsport
- Dosewallips State Park
- Belfair State Park
- Brinnon
- Potlatch State Park
- Quilcene
- Skokomish River
- Dabob Bay
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Hood Canal day. Match wind, precipitation, smoke, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.
7-Day Forecast for Hood Canal
Hood Canal Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Hood Canal is cool and wet west of the Cascades, with occasional lowland snow or ice. Shaded roads, bridges, docks, and trails can remain slick after other surfaces clear.
Spring
Spring around Hood Canal brings changing conditions, rising rivers, wet trails, and lingering mountain snow. Cold water from rain and snowmelt remains a major planning factor. Coastal wind and tides still control shoreline access.
Summer
Summer at Hood Canal is usually the driest and most dependable season, but wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, heat, and afternoon thunderstorms can interrupt plans. Use calmer mornings for boating or paddling and keep a shore-based backup. Marine fog and cold water can persist even on warm inland days.
Fall
Fall at Hood Canal brings cooler temperatures, shorter daylight, changing color, and the return of wetter weather west of the Cascades. Water cools faster than the air, increasing cold-water consequences. Check seasonal facility hours and allow extra time on busy event or salmon-viewing weekends.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: around 50–52°F, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
- Annual snowfall: snow is usually limited along the canal, but Olympic foothills receive substantially more, with substantial year-to-year and elevation variation.
- Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
- Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
- Wettest season: November through January.
- Driest season: July and August.
- Best outdoor window: June through September for boating and camping.