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Astoria in May
Astoria warms up: highs climb to 60°F (15°C), from 54°F in April, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 73/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 48°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (5°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 56/100 in April to 73/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Astoria in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Astoria Riverwalk
Waterfront trail along old cannery piers with sea lions and passing cargo ships.
Why now May scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Astoria Column
125-foot hilltop tower with a spiral mural and 164 steps to views of the Columbia River bar.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Fort Stevens State Park
Civil War-era fort, bike trails and the rusted wreck of the Peter Iredale on the beach.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Buoy Beer Company
Brewpub on a cannery pier with a glass floor panel over sea lions below.
Flavel House Museum
1885 Queen Anne mansion of a river bar pilot, furnished in period style.
Nearby in May
- Cannon Beach in May~21 mi · highs 60°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in May~72 mi · highs 66°F, 3.1 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Olympic NP in May~112 mi · highs 48°F, 3.4 in rain · 6°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bainbridge Island in May~117 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Astoria?
It's middling, scoring 73/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 94. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends.
How cold is Astoria in May?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Astoria in May?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm).
What should I pack for Astoria in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Oregon Coast Hideaways May – Sep
Planning Astoria in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.