Florence, Oregon Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation
 
(In recent years the Summer Temps have been higher than averages shown)

Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport - Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is near the north end of the bridge

When is the best time to Travel in Oregon? (Allow for the Motor Homes and Camper trailers)

Since Rainy and foggy days are a factor to consider in Oregon, the above Precipitation and Temprature chart would suggest to go to Oregon in the summer. However, everyone else thinks that also, so be prepared for slow moving traffic backed up behind big Campers everywhere in the Summer. The good news is that Oregon has many Traffic passing lanes and pullouts and the law is that slow moving traffic has to use them.

Autumn Fall Foliage Viewing Vacations in Orgeon

The "Locals" will tell you that the traffic to coastal Oregon vacation beaches - campers and otherwise - starts to die down in September, and has really dropped off by October - even though the Autumn Foliage is beautiful in the Oregon mountains and one would think more people would want to experience it. Much of the colorful Fall foliage of the Oregon forests is only a short drive from some great oceanfront resorts on the central Oregon coast. (See our Oceanfront Oregon Coast Beach Rentals & Reviews page) Many people just haven't "discovered" Oregon for Fall vacations yet, we think -- all the better for those who have!

The last time we went to Oregon, we went the third week of October. We encountered almost no backed up traffic on the Coastal 101 Highway and had no problems walking right in to the Lighthouse tours and other attractions - many of which close for the season October 31. The weather was cloudy with scattered drizzle about half of the 10 days we were there, but people we know there said there were usually not that many showers at that time of year. The prior week had been entirely sunny.

We ended up being at the tail end of the Fall Peak Color for the Autumn leaves in the inland forests however, so next time we plan to go to Coastal Oregon the first or second week of October Vs the third week. Note the average rainfall in October is still much lower than the 10" monthly averages in the Winter months and one would expect less rainy days in early October than late.

Tip Avoid doing long drives on the Coastal Highway 101 on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoons if possible to miss "Local" crowds and campers going to and from campgrounds for weekend. Seems obvious, but many people forget about the days of the week when they are on vacation and not going to work everyday.

We have found it is much better to plan so as to allow a day to unwind and relax at the beach and check out "local" points of interest between days of driving on Day Trips to make it easier on the Kids - and the Adults!

 

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