Portland · WinterMonth summary
Portland weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 46°F
🌧 Rainy days
61% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (10.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Portland in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Portland. July (10.0/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Portland in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Portland is cool (8°F during the day). Days are short (3.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 61% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 46°F | 61% | 0.2in | 3.9h | 1.4/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 48°F | 60% | 0.2in | 5.5h | 2.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 37°F | 52°F | 60% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 41°F | 59°F | 51% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 73°F | 26% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 57°F | 82°F | 7% | 0.0in | 14.5h | 10.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 59°F | 84°F | 9% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 75°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 46°F | 61°F | 42% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 52°F | 58% | 0.3in | 5.4h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 36°F | 46°F | 61% | 0.3in | 3.8h | 1.4/10 |
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 January, Portland averages 46°F, 61% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 10.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -54%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +10.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Portland in January
Is January a good time to visit Portland?
January is not recommended for Portland (score 1.4/10). With 61% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine, consider July (10.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Portland in January?
Yes, 61% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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