Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Astoria in October
Astoria cools off: highs slip to 59°F (15°C), from 65°F in September, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 6.8 in (172 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 63/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 6.8 in (172 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 59°F (15°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 48°F (9°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.8 in (172 mm) across the month.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in September to 63/100.
- Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 48°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 October
October 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 Riverwalk
Waterfront trail along old cannery piers with sea lions and passing cargo ships.
Why now October scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in October
- Cannon Beach in October~21 mi · highs 59°F, 6.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in October~72 mi · highs 63°F, 5.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in October~112 mi · highs 44°F, 7.8 in rain · 8°C (15°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bainbridge Island in October~117 mi · highs 59°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Astoria?
It's middling, scoring 63/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 94. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 6.8 in (172 mm) of rain. Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Astoria in October?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Astoria in October?
Yes: about 6.8 in (172 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm).
What should I pack for Astoria in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°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 October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.