The climate in Portland during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Portland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15°C 58.9°F |
Average temperature | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 5th 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Portland in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
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Driest month: | February | 54mm 2.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -0.3°C 31.5°F |
Wettest month: | July | 103mm 4.1ins |