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Best time to go to Portland

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Portland.
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When is the best time to visit Portland?

In general the best time to visit Portland is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in August and it has 12 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Portland in different months

This is the average weather in Portland for each month based on historic data:

In August the weather is great. There are an average of 12 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +57°F to +82°F.

May, June, July, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during July.

In January, February, March, April, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 111 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 180 mm in November.

December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +37°F.

Climate in Portland

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Portland for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+61°F+68°F+79°F+88°F+100°F+115°F+108°F+106°F+106°F+90°F+70°F+64°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+46°F+50°F+57°F+63°F+70°F+75°F+82°F+82°F+77°F+64°F+52°F+46°F
Minimum Temperature
+9°F0°F+19°F+28°F+34°F+39°F+43°F+45°F+37°F+28°F+10°F0°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
848179757269646368788485
Rain, mm
1571321531457959371649105180187
Snow, mm
13920000000211
Average wind speed, m/s
222111111122
Sunny Days
232235131210522
Cloud Days
86771112111210978
Rainy Days
1816212016127610162018
Snowy Days
331000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Portland during the whole year:
The hottest month in Portland is August with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +37°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Portland looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Portland is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 63%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Portland during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 18 rainy days and 187 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Portland during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 3 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Portland:

What is the hottest month in Portland?

The hottest month in Portland is August with average maximum temperature of +82°F.

What is the coldest month in Portland?

The coldest month in Portland is January with minimum temperatures of +37°F.

Is Portland worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Portland could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Portland?

if you're looking to visit Portland when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 16 mm of rain.

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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.