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, United Kingdom. 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
7°C 90mm 2.2hrs 9.8hrs 10°C

January in Portland is generally a little 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.

January is in the winter in Portland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Portland with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Portland February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 70mm 3.1hrs 11.2hrs 9°C

February in Portland is generally reasonably dry 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Portland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Portland with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Portland March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 70mm 4.5hrs 12.9hrs 9°C

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

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.

March is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Portland with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Portland April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 49mm 6.4hrs 14.9hrs 10°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Portland with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Portland May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 55mm 7.8hrs 16.7hrs 11°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Portland with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Portland June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 49mm 8hrs 9.8hrs 13°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Portland and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Portland with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in June »

July

Portland July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 46mm 8.1hrs 11.2hrs 15°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Portland and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 46mm 1.8 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in July »

August

Portland August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 59mm 7.3hrs 12.9hrs 17°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Portland and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 59mm 2.3 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in August »

September

Portland September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 68mm 5.8hrs 14.9hrs 16°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Portland and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Portland weather in September »

October

Portland October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 82mm 4hrs 16.7hrs 15°C

October 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 quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.

October is in the fall / autumn in Portland and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Portland with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Portland November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 88mm 3hrs 9.8hrs 14°C

Portland's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Portland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Portland with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Portland December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 94mm 2.1hrs 11.2hrs 12°C

December in Portland is generally a little 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Portland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Portland with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Portland weather stats

Portland weather statistics
Hottest month: August 19.6°C 67.3°F
Driest month: July 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: February 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: December 94mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: August 16.6°C 61.9°F
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