Besides beautiful, summery, warm weather in July along the
Oregon Coast, the best thing about it is that it’s one of the few places in the States where you won’t have to fight for your space during the summer school break.
Highs can reach a beautifully warm 85°F and most importantly, it hardly rains in July. It is actually the driest month with
only 1 rainy day on average. The
sun shines for an unbelievable 11 hours each day in July allowing plenty of time to build some gigantic sandcastles! The ocean also reaches its warmest
water temperature of over 57°F in July. Not quite warm enough to splash around all day but nice for a quick refreshment! Even in July nighttime
lows can measure only 55°F- so best bring a jacket too!
Besides enjoying having some of the
most stunning beaches to yourself, there is so much else to see along the Oregon Coast. Children and also adults can enjoy the not too extensive
Cape Meares Lighthouse Hike or the
Oregon Coast Aquarium. There is plenty of entertainment on for adults from the
Oregon Coast Music Festival to a huge choice of celebrations around the
4th of July.
Best Time to Visit Oregon Coast
If you are after some summery weather the best time to visit are the months between June and September when temperature highs can even reach the upper 80s F. Summer is also the least rainy time of year. The proximity to the sea makes sure that even winters are relatively mild with temperatures in the 40s F allowing you to explore the incredible, beautiful and untouched nature all around.
The weather in spring and fall is also ideal for hiking in the mountains and nature reserves along the coast - make sure to bring some rain gear though as it does rain quite a bit! If you’re looking to see some of the enormous waves that accompany the Pacific storms, the best time is between December and February.
Things to know about Oregon Coast
The Highway 1 in California from San Francisco to Los Angeles is famously one of the most scenic roads in the world. If you head a bit further north you will hit the
highway 101 along the Oregon Coast, which is much less known but might even top the highway 1 with its beauty! The highway 101 runs for a much longer distance than the highway 1 which means that you have to plan well ahead which parts exactly you want to see. The enormous advantage is that there aren’t any of the crowds that you would encounter in California.
The most beautiful part
starts somewhere around Cannon Beach in the north and runs all the way down to the Oregon Dunes or even Crescent City and Redwood National Park. Split those 300-400 miles over several days to make the most of the stunning coastal views and state parks.
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Starting in Cannon Beach you will find a beautiful town with a charming center which invites you to take a stroll around.
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The Ecola State Park offers beautiful hiking paths including the Tillamook Head Trail as well as wonderful views across the Haystack Rock. Best of all- the entrance is free!
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The next highlight is the Cape Meares State Park which is a fantastic cape with an even cuter lighthouse. In a best case scenario, you might be able to see whales from there. The park is also famous for the ‘octopus tree’ with its countless branches and roots.
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The Cape Meares State Park forms part of the Three Cape Scenic Drive which is really worth driving along. The drive further includes the Cape Lookout and the Cape Kiwanda with its magically white sand beaches, colourful cliffs and even a touch of rainforest. Nature at its best!
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