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Best time to visit Portland

Go inJune–September

Summers are dry and sunny; winters grey and damp.

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Portland month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor8°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor11°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MarchPoor14°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AprilMixed17°CWetModerateAverage–
MayGood21°CWetModerateAverage–
JuneGreat24°CSome rainModerateAverageRose Festival
JulyGreat28°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
AugustGreat28°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
SeptemberGreat25°CSome rainModerateAverage–
OctoberGood18°CWetQuietCheapest–
NovemberPoor12°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor8°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Portland

  • June🎉 Rose FestivalParades and dragon boat races.

Good to know

  • Flights to Portland are usually cheapest in October–March. The catch: October–March are rainy.
  • Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.
  • The heaviest rain falls in November–March.

Portland has the world’s smallest park, Mill Ends Park, about the size of a dinner plate.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Portland?

The best time to visit Portland is June–September. Summers are dry and sunny; winters grey and damp.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Portland?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Portland busiest?

Portland is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Portland?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C, and January the coolest at 8°C. The wettest period is October–May.

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