Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Cannon Beach in January
Little changes in Cannon Beach from December: highs stay near 47°F (9°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), and about 10.7 in (271 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 30/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 47°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 10.7 in (271 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 30/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 47°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (4°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 10.7 in (271 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Only about 8 h 51 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort holds steady from December (29 → 30/100).
- Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°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 Cannon Beach in January
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Pelican Brewing Cannon Beach
Pelican's brewery and taproom a short walk from the beach.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.7 in of rain.
Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market
Fish market and counter for fish and chips, chowder and Dungeness crab.
Why now Easy to slot in when January's rain moves in.
Cannon Beach Gallery
Nonprofit gallery of the Cannon Beach Arts Association showing regional artists.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 10.7 in of rain.
Sea Level Bakery + Coffee
Bakery-café for croissants, scones and coffee before a beach walk.
Oswald West State Park
Rainforest trail down to Short Sand Beach, a surf cove between headlands.
Nearby in January
- Astoria in January~21 mi · highs 47°F, 10.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in January~67 mi · highs 47°F, 8.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Yachats in January~109 mi · highs 50°F, 8.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in January~133 mi · highs 32°F, 11.3 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Cannon Beach?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 30/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 47°F (9°C) and 10.7 in (271 mm) of rain. Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cannon Beach in January?
Average highs are 47°F (9°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cannon Beach in January?
Yes: about 10.7 in (271 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm).
What should I pack for Cannon Beach in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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