Late summer · Weather & things to do
Astoria in August
Astoria's warmest month brings highs averaging 68°F (20°C), lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain.
At 94/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (28 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 55°F (13°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain.
Plan around August
August is one of Astoria's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (94 → 94/100).
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Astoria in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Blue Scorcher Bakery Café
Worker-owned bakery for breads, pastries and breakfast with organic ingredients.
Fort George Brewery
Brewery and pizza-and-pub-food spot in a 1920s auto garage downtown.
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Museum on the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' river bar, with a lightship you can board.
Bowpicker Fish & Chips
Albacore tuna fish and chips served from a converted gillnet boat.
Astoria Column
125-foot hilltop tower with a spiral mural and 164 steps to views of the Columbia River bar.
Why now August scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in August
- Cannon Beach in August~21 mi · highs 68°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in August~72 mi · highs 84°F, 0.8 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Olympic NP in August~112 mi · highs 59°F, 1.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bainbridge Island in August~117 mi · highs 75°F, 1.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Astoria?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends.
How hot is Astoria in August?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Astoria in August?
Not much: about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm).
What should I pack for Astoria in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Oregon Coast Hideaways May – Sep
Planning Astoria in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.