When is the best time to go to Portland
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Portland, United States. 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.
Average temperatures in Portland
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 163mm | 3.1hrs | 10.3hrs |
January is a wet month in Portland and the temperature is generally 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 cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Portland with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 118mm | 4.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
February 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 relatively bad 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 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Portland with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Portland weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 107mm | 6.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Portland is characteristically cool and 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.
March is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Portland with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 72mm | 7.8hrs | 14.5hrs |
Portland's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.
April is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Portland with around 72mm 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 57mm | 9.4hrs | 16hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Portland and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Portland.
May is in the spring in Portland and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Portland with around 57mm 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 42mm | 10.3hrs | 10.3hrs |
The climate in Portland during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Portland, with some particularly 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 a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Portland with around 42mm 1.7 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 18mm | 11.4hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Portland is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portland, with some surprisingly 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 a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 28mm | 10.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Portland is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portland, with some surprisingly 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 a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 47mm | 8.5hrs | 14.5hrs |
Portland's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Portland, with some inordinately 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 a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Portland with around 47mm 1.9 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Portland weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 84mm | 5.4hrs | 16hrs |
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 reasonably 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 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Portland with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 156mm | 2.9hrs | 10.3hrs |
Portland's weather in November is typically cool and wet 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 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Portland with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Portland weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 179mm | 2.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Portland is generally wet 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.
December is in the winter in Portland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Portland with around 179mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Portland weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 18mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7°C 44.6°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 179mm 7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 13.5°C 56.3°F |
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