When is the best time to go to Portland

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Portland, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Portland weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Portland are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Portland January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 30mm 9.5hrs 15.5hrs 17°C

Warm and dry weather often prevails in Portland during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portland, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Portland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Portland with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in January »

February

Portland February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 26mm 9hrs 14.5hrs 18°C

February in Portland is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portland, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Portland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Portland with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in February »

March

Portland March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 44mm 7.2hrs 13.3hrs 17°C

The weather in March in Portland is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Portland, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Portland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Portland with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in March »

April

Portland April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 61mm 5.6hrs 12hrs 16°C

Portland's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.

April is in the fall / autumn in Portland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Portland with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in April »

May

Portland May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 80mm 4.7hrs 11.1hrs 16°C

May is a a little damp month in Portland and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.

May is in the fall / autumn in Portland and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Portland with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in May »

June

Portland June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 92mm 4.3hrs 15.5hrs 15°C

The climate in Portland during June can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portland for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Portland and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Portland with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in June »

July

Portland July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 112mm 4.6hrs 14.5hrs 14°C

July in Portland is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portland for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Portland and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in July »

August

Portland August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 99mm 5.4hrs 13.3hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Portland is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portland for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Portland and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in August »

September

Portland September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 77mm 5.9hrs 12hrs 14°C

Portland's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.

September is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in September »

October

Portland October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 65mm 7.1hrs 11.1hrs 14°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Portland and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.

October is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Portland with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in October »

November

Portland November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 50mm 7.7hrs 15.5hrs 15°C

The climate in Portland during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.

November is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Portland with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in November »

December

Portland December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 45mm 8.4hrs 14.5hrs 16°C

December in Portland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Portland, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Portland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Portland with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in December »

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Portland weather stats

Portland weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23.2°C 73.8°F
Driest month: February 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: February 9hrs
Coldest month: July 13.1°C 55.6°F
Wettest month: July 112mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: February 17.6°C 63.7°F
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