Portland · SpringMonth summary
Portland weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (10.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Portland in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Portland in May: 66°F and 11.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Portland in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Portland. Temperatures rise (19°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (10.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Portland averages 66°F, 36% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 10.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Portland in May
Is May a good time to visit Portland?
May is an acceptable time for Portland (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (10.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Portland in May?
With 66°F max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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