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The best time to visit Portland

Month-by-month climate averages for Portland, OR, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Portland is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Portland is warmest in July (highs near 86°F) and coldest in January (lows around 35°F), with roughly 59 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, September and October.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Portland forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Portland weather by month

what to expect in Portland through the year

Here is Portland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Portland by season.

Jan
45°
35°
Cool
Feb
48°
35°
Cool
Mar
52°
36°
Cool
Apr
57°
41°
Cool
May
68°
47°
Mild
Jun
74°
52°
Warm
Jul
86°
59°
Hot
Aug
84°
59°
Warm
Sep
75°
54°
Warm
Oct
63°
48°
Mild
Nov
51°
41°
Cool
Dec
49°
40°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Portland?
The most comfortable time to visit Portland is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Portland?
July is the warmest month in Portland, averaging highs near 86°F.
What is the coldest month in Portland?
January is the coldest month in Portland, with lows around 35°F.
When is the rainy season in Portland?
The wettest month in Portland is usually December, out of roughly 59 inches of precipitation across the year.

Portland month by month