Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Astoria in April
Astoria edges warmer than March, with highs of 54°F (12°C), lows of 44°F (6°C) and about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 5.5 in (139 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 54°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 44°F (6°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.5 in (139 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in March to 56/100.
- Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Astoria in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Flavel House Museum
1885 Queen Anne mansion of a river bar pilot, furnished in period style.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 54°F.
Bowpicker Fish & Chips
Albacore tuna fish and chips served from a converted gillnet boat.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 54°F.
Blue Scorcher Bakery Café
Worker-owned bakery for breads, pastries and breakfast with organic ingredients.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Fort George Brewery
Brewery and pizza-and-pub-food spot in a 1920s auto garage downtown.
Why now A cozy break on a 54°F day.
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Museum on the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' river bar, with a lightship you can board.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in April
- Cannon Beach in April~21 mi · highs 54°F, 5.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in April~72 mi · highs 58°F, 4.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in April~112 mi · highs 40°F, 5.4 in rain or snow · 8°C (15°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bainbridge Island in April~117 mi · highs 57°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~165 m to Astoria's ~7 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Astoria in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Astoria?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 94. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Astoria in April?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 44°F (6°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Astoria in April?
Yes: about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm).
What should I pack for Astoria in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Astoria in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.