Oregon Coast Weather in March

If you are looking to spend spring break in peace and quiet, head to the Oregon Coast. With temperature highs of 58°F you will have a wonderful time exploring this very special place in March. Enjoy the outdoors with more than 6 average hours of sunshine each day. Also prepare for some rain as you will surely face some with 14 rainy days on average in March. Especially at night it can still cool down to 40°F so better bring an extra sweater. The ocean has a water temperature of 49°F in March.

While exploring the unbelievably beautiful coast you can be kept busy with so many events going on in March from the Heceta Light House Birthday Party to the Lincoln City Beachcombing Clinics.

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.

• Starting in Cannon Beach you will find a beautiful town with a charming center which invites you to take a stroll around.
• 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!

• 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.
• 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!

• Next up is the Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area. The highlight here is a sort of ‘key’ within the cliffs which is being filled by seawater. It can get quite noisy!
• Further south it then gets really beautiful from around Yachats again. There are the Sea Lion Caves. Another must see is the Devil’s Elbow State Park as well as the whole Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. Watch the enormous sand dunes from near and far or take a hike through the stunning landscape.
• Further south from Coos Bay you might want to visit the Humbug Mountain State Park.

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