Late spring · Weather & things to do
Yachats in May
Yachats warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 52°F in April, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
It scores 66/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 56°F (13°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 51°F (11°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (64 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 80%.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- Comfort improves from 53/100 in April to 66/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Yachats in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Yachats 804 Trail
Easy oceanfront path over basalt shoreline and tide pools north of town.
Why now May scores 66/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Visitor center, Cape Perpetua overlook and old-growth Giant Spruce Trail.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 2.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
1894 lighthouse on a headland, reached by a half-mile trail from the Devils Elbow beach lot.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Devil's Churn
Narrow basalt inlet where waves surge and explode at high tide.
Luna Sea Fish House
Owner-caught fish in casual fish and chips, tacos and chowder.
Nearby in May
- Portland in May~109 mi · highs 66°F, 3.1 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Cannon Beach in May~109 mi · highs 60°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Astoria in May~130 mi · highs 60°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Bainbridge Island in May~241 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Yachats in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Yachats?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 66/100 against a best of 81 in June – September. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Oregon Coast Hideaways route recommends.
How cold is Yachats in May?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Yachats in May?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Yachats in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Oregon Coast Hideaways May – Sep
Planning Yachats in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.