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Best Time to Visit Astoria

On the climate data, the best time to visit Astoria is July – September, scoring up to 94/100 with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain in July. June is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of rain.

Astoria, Oregon, United States
Best months
Jul – Sep
Shoulder
Jun
Toughest
Dec & Jan
Warmest
Aug · 68°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 39°F
Wettest
Dec · 11.4 in
Driest
Jul · 0.7 in

Astoria weather by month

Highs run from 47°F to 68°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm) of rain.

23°32°41°50°59°68°47°Jan48°Feb51°Mar54°Apr60°May64°Jun68°Jul68°Aug65°Sep59°Oct52°Nov47°Dec0150300
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Astoria, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high47°F9°C48°F9°C51°F11°C54°F12°C60°F15°C64°F18°C68°F20°C68°F20°C65°F19°C59°F15°C52°F11°C47°F8°C
Avg low40°F4°C39°F4°C41°F5°C44°F6°C48°F9°C52°F11°C54°F12°C55°F13°C53°F12°C48°F9°C44°F6°C40°F4°C
Rain10.7 in271 mm6.6 in168 mm8.3 in212 mm5.5 in139 mm3.3 in83 mm2.2 in55 mm0.7 in18 mm1.1 in28 mm2.8 in71 mm6.8 in172 mm10.9 in276 mm11.4 in289 mm
Humidity91%89%88%86%85%85%86%88%87%88%90%91%
Cloud81%75%80%76%71%68%48%49%53%66%77%79%
Comfort304240567384949489633829

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~165 m (541 ft) to Astoria's ~7 m (23 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Astoria season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 47–48°F (8–9°C), and nights reach 39°F (4°C). It's the wettest season, with about 28.7 in (728 mm) of rain, 41% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 34/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 51°F highs in March to 60°F by May. About 17.1 in (434 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 41°F (5°C). Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 56/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 64–68°F (18–20°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain, 6% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 52°F (11°C). July & August are among the best-scoring months (season average 91/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 65°F highs in September to 52°F by November. About 20.4 in (519 mm) of rain falls across these months, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 44°F (6°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 63/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 4 Great, 2 Good, 1 Fair and 5 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Astoria weather questions

When is the best time to visit Astoria?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Astoria is July – September, scoring up to 94/100 with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain in July. June is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Astoria?

December is the wettest month, averaging about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.7 in (18 mm). The yearly total is around 70.2 in (1782 mm).

What is the coldest month in Astoria?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 39°F (4°C) and highs of 48°F (9°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 68°F (20°C).

Is Astoria humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 86%, and highs peak around 68°F (20°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Astoria?

Not on average: even in February, the coldest month, lows average 39°F (4°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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