Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Cannon Beach in April
Cannon Beach 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
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 19 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).
Expect regular rain: about 5.5 in (139 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort improves from 41/100 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 shoes5.5 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cannon Beach in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Cannon Beach Gallery
Nonprofit gallery of the Cannon Beach Arts Association showing regional artists.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 54°F.
Pelican Brewing Cannon Beach
Pelican's brewery and taproom a short walk from the beach.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 54°F.
Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market
Fish market and counter for fish and chips, chowder and Dungeness crab.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Neahkahnie Mountain Trail
Switchback climb to a summit with views down the coast to Nehalem Bay.
Hug Point State Recreation Site
Beach with sea caves, a seasonal waterfall and an old stagecoach road cut into rock.
Nearby in April
- Astoria in April~21 mi · highs 54°F, 5.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in April~67 mi · highs 58°F, 4.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Yachats in April~109 mi · highs 52°F, 4.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Olympic NP in April~133 mi · highs 40°F, 5.4 in rain or snow · 8°C (15°F) cooler 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 Cannon Beach's ~12 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.
Cannon Beach in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cannon Beach?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 97. 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 Cannon Beach 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 Cannon Beach 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 Cannon Beach in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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