Lake Quinault, WA
Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Paddling
Ideal conditions for paddling. Comfortable temperature (high near 64°F), light wind, and clear forecast.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 64°F), light wind, and clear forecast.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Hiking
Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 64°F), light wind, and clear forecast.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Lake Quinault
Lake Quinault is a Washington destination for a rainforest lake, waterfall drives, shoreline lodging, campgrounds, paddling, and forest roads.
Make the Most of a Lake Quinault Day
Check lake wind and North Shore or Graves Creek road status separately. Rain supports waterfalls but can also raise rivers and soften remote roads.
Weather Tips for Lake Quinault
- Check rain timing, wind, visibility, temperature, and local access before choosing the day’s route.
- 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:
- Quinault Rain Forest
- Graves Creek
- North Shore Road
- Amanda Park
- Quinault River
- Merriman Falls
- Colonel Bob Wilderness
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Lake Quinault 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 Lake Quinault
Lake Quinault Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Lake Quinault 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 Lake Quinault brings changing conditions, rising rivers, wet trails, and lingering mountain snow. Cold water from rain and snowmelt remains a major planning factor. Mountain and eastern thunderstorms become increasingly possible later in the season.
Summer
Summer at Lake Quinault 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. Dry vegetation makes local fire rules especially important.
Fall
Fall at Lake Quinault 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 at lake level, while surrounding Olympic high country receives much 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 paddling and camping.