Portland Weather in February 2026: what to expect (0.7/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in February

Winter in Portland is cool (9.0°F during the day). Days are short (2.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 60.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Portland. Compared to January: +2°F daytime, +0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

2°

Daylight

10.1h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 23

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Is February the right month?

The best month in Portland is July (9.4/10), 8.7 pts higher than February.

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Context

Our verdict

Portland, in Oregon (USA): 650,000 inhabitants in the urban area, on the Willamette River (which crosses the city and flows into the Columbia 19 miles to the north).

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · United States

🗣️LanguageEnglish

💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 84°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 46°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 61%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Portland ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

United States

Temperate climate with a 9.4 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

45.52°N · 122.68°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Portland?

July is the best month with 82°F highs, 57°F lows, 9.9h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Portland get in July?

Portland averages 9.9 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Portland?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Portland in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 57°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Is Portland good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Portland scores 0.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.2/10.

When should you avoid Portland?

January is the most difficult month to visit Portland, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Portland in February?

The average UV index reaches 2 in February in Portland (low), with about 10.1h of daylight. No protection needed.