AI-generatedCannon Beach, Oregon at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 1,434 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Cannon Beach, Oregon has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while December is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Cannon Beach, Oregon is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
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Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:12–08:11 · evening 17:51–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:12 · evening 18:50–19:02
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Cannon Beach, Oregon in October?
In October, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:31 – 18:32
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %32 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 14.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Cannon Beach, Oregon ranges from 9.2 °C in February to 15.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.0 and 15.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.7° | 8.5° | 10.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.2° | 8.4° | 10.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.5° | 8.4° | 10.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.4° | 9.4° | 11.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.3° | 11.4° | 13.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.0° | 13.4° | 14.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.9° | 13.6° | 15.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.1° | 14.0° | 15.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.5° | 13.6° | 15.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.1° | 11.8° | 14.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.5° | 10.6° | 12.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.2° | 9.0° | 11.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Cannon Beach, Oregon, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Cannon Beach, Oregon
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Cannon Beach, Oregon: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cannon Beach, Oregon has about 14 rainy days with 135 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Cannon Beach, Oregon
How breezy and how cloudy Cannon Beach, Oregon is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cannon Beach, Oregon typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Cannon Beach, Oregon: mostly cloudy, with about 4.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cannon Beach, Oregon
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 9° | 5° | 9.7° | 2.6 h | 19 | 207 |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 9° | 5° | 9.2° | 3.5 h | 16 | 149 |
| MarchMar | 4 | 10° | 5° | 9.5° | 4.1 h | 19 | 166 |
| AprilApr | 12 | 12° | 7° | 10.4° | 5.6 h | 16 | 114 |
| MayMay | 21 | 14° | 9° | 12.3° | 6.4 h | 12 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 16° | 11° | 14.0° | 7.0 h | 9 | 46 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 18° | 13° | 14.9° | 8.5 h | 3 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 19° | 14° | 15.1° | 7.5 h | 4 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 27 | 18° | 13° | 14.5° | 6.7 h | 7 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 15° | 10° | 13.1° | 4.5 h | 14 | 135 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 11° | 7° | 11.5° | 2.9 h | 18 | 223 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 9° | 5° | 10.2° | 2.3 h | 19 | 233 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
45.89° N, 123.96° W · 5 m · America/Los_Angeles
Best time to visit Cannon Beach, Oregon
The best time to visit Cannon Beach, Oregon is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 233 mm.
Cannon Beach, Oregon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Cannon Beach, Oregon in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Cannon Beach, Oregon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Cannon Beach, Oregon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cannon Beach, Oregon for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Cannon Beach, Oregon: score 38 against 11. In July, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 11 | 38better |
| Day high | 15° | 18° |
| Night low | 10° | 13° |
| Sea | 13.1° | 14.9° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 135 mm | 13 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Cannon Beach, Oregon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January9° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In January, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 207 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in January5February9° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In February, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in February4March10° · Sea 10° · 4 h
In March, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 166 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in March12April12° · Sea 10° · 6 h
In April, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in April21May14° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In May, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in May27June16° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In June, Cannon Beach, Oregon is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in June38July18° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In July, Cannon Beach, Oregon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in July35August19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In August, Cannon Beach, Oregon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in August27September18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In September, Cannon Beach, Oregon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in September11October15° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In October, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in October0November11° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In November, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 223 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Cannon Beach, Oregon in November0December9° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In December, Cannon Beach, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 233 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
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Cannon Beach vs. Portland
In October the holiday weather in Cannon Beach and Portland is about equally good (score 11 vs. 15). During the day Portland is 2 °C warmer than Cannon Beach.
| in October | Cannon Beach | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 11 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Sea | 13° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Cannon Beach, Oregon ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 3Los Angeles26°19°98
- 4Long Beach25°19°98
- 5Sacramento25°96
- 6San Jose23°96
- 7Reno19°95
- 8Napa Valley24°95
- 30Cannon BeachThis page15°13°11
Planning a trip to Cannon Beach, Oregon
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Cannon Beach, Oregon in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cannon Beach, Oregon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 10
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h
- Distance
- 7,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Cannon Beach, Oregon
When is the best time to visit Cannon Beach, Oregon?
The best time to visit Cannon Beach, Oregon is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cannon Beach, Oregon?
The sea temperature in Cannon Beach, Oregon ranges from 9.2 °C in February to 15.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Cannon Beach, Oregon in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Cannon Beach, Oregon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Cannon Beach, Oregon?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 233 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cannon Beach, Oregon get?
Cannon Beach, Oregon gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Cannon Beach, Oregon in?
Cannon Beach, Oregon uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cannon Beach, Oregon?
A nonstop flight from London to Cannon Beach, Oregon takes about 10 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cannon Beach, Oregon?
Cannon Beach, Oregon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 10, May half-term 22, Summer holidays 36, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 0.
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