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Portland in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Portland in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Portland in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Portland in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 145 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
145 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Portland has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Portland in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Portland for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 66% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +82°F.

Is Portland warm or cold in April?

Portland is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Portland:

Climate in Portland in April

Portland weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+57°F+63°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+19°F+28°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+88°F+100°F
Rainfall
153 mm145 mm79 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%75%72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
7711
Rainy days
212016
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +63°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 153 mm to 145 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 75%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Portland in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Portland is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Portland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 80%, leading to total precipitation of around 297 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Portland wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 187 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 16 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Portland?

This is the weather in Portland in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+49°F
2 April
🌧️
+49°F
3 April
🌧️
+47°F
4 April
🌧️
+48°F
5 April
☁️
+52°F
6 April
🌧️
+52°F
7 April
🌧️
+55°F
8 April
☁️
+57°F
9 April
🌧️
+56°F
10 April
🌧️
+55°F
11 April
🌧️
+52°F
12 April
🌧️
+53°F
13 April
🌧️
+56°F
14 April
☁️
+60°F
15 April
☁️
+60°F
16 April
☁️
+59°F
17 April
🌧️
+51°F
18 April
🌧️
+49°F
19 April
🌧️
+47°F
20 April
🌧️
+49°F
21 April
☁️
+58°F
22 April
☁️
+66°F
23 April
🌧️
+66°F
24 April
🌧️
+58°F
25 April
☁️
+64°F
26 April
☁️
+75°F
27 April
☁️
+77°F
28 April
☀️
+87°F
29 April
☀️
+87°F
30 April
☁️
+82°F
In April 2023 Portland had 2 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Portland climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Portland in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+61°F) and the highest in 2015 (+67°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 736 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 4296 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Portland in April:

Is April a good time to visit Portland?

It’s always a good time to visit Portland, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Portland in April?

April has mild temperatures in Portland. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Portland rainy in April?

Portland is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Portland in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Portland in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Portland

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Portland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.