Early spring · Weather & things to do
Cannon Beach in March
Cannon Beach edges warmer than February, with highs of 51°F (11°C), lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 8.3 in (212 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 8.3 in (212 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 51°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 41°F (5°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 8.3 in (212 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort holds steady from February (42 → 41/100).
- Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°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 March
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 8.3 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 March's rain moves in.
Sea Level Bakery + Coffee
Bakery-café for croissants, scones and coffee before a beach walk.
Haystack Rock
235-foot sea stack with tide pools and nesting tufted puffins April–July.
Oswald West State Park
Rainforest trail down to Short Sand Beach, a surf cove between headlands.
Nearby in March
- Astoria in March~21 mi · highs 51°F, 8.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland in March~67 mi · highs 53°F, 7.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Yachats in March~109 mi · highs 51°F, 6.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Olympic NP in March~133 mi · highs 34°F, 8.8 in rain or snow · 9°C (17°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Cannon Beach?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 97. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 8.3 in (212 mm) of rain. Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cannon Beach in March?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cannon Beach in March?
Yes: about 8.3 in (212 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 70.2 in (1782 mm).
What should I pack for Cannon Beach in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°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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Planning Cannon Beach in March?
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