The climate in Portland during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Portland and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
Average temperature | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 65 mm 2.6 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 3rd driest 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
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 |