Book hotel and restaurant reservations well in advance and get parking tickets early. It’s worth braving the crowds for the perfect weather, Pacific breezes, and alpine meadows in bloom.
Off Season: October to February
Lighter crowds mean you’ll have the Pacific Northwest to yourself. Snow sports enthusiasts clamber up peaks and storm-watchers hole up in cozy coastal and island lodges.
Sweet Spot: March to May
Spring brings cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and rain (March is the wettest month). Take advantage of sunshine without the summer hordes in April and May.
