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Portland in March
what's the weather like?

Tough conditions in March. Consider July if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 45.52°N 122.68°W
11°CMax temperature
60%Rainy days
8.2hSunshine / day

Portland weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
60% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (10.0/10)

Should you visit Portland in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 60%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 11°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.2h/d

Our take: March brings a challenging climate (4.0/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.

Portland in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Spring marks the start of the good season in Portland. Temperatures rise (11°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 60% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Portland

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January2°C8°C61%6.23.9h1.4/10
🌦️ February2°C9°C60%5.45.5h2.2/10
🌦️ March3°C11°C60%4.78.2h4.0/10
🌦️ April5°C15°C51%3.710.2h5.6/10
🌤️ May9°C19°C36%2.411.9h7.3/10
🌤️ June12°C23°C26%2.013.5h8.3/10
☀️ July14°C28°C7%0.314.5h10.0/10
☀️ August15°C29°C9%0.413.0h9.3/10
🌤️ September13°C24°C25%2.111.3h8.1/10
🌦️ October8°C16°C42%4.78.2h5.9/10
🌦️ November5°C11°C58%6.55.4h3.0/10
🌦️ December2°C8°C61%6.93.8h1.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Portland averages 11°C, 60% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10. See methodology →

March vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 10.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Portland in March

Is March a good time to visit Portland?
March is not recommended for Portland (score 4.0/10). With 60% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine, consider July (10.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Portland in March?
Yes, 60% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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