When to visit Portland (Oregon) without the crowds
Portland (Oregon) (Oregon, United States) is calmest in February, March, April, May, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with February, March, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of September.
Tip
November to March brings near-daily drizzle; Oregon has no sales tax.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 9 °C (48 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 10 °C (50 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 13 °C (56 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 21 °C (70 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (76 °F) | Rose Festival (June), Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 29 °C (85 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 25 °C (77 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 18 °C (64 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 12 °C (54 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 9 °C (48 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (Nov–Mar): grey skies and drizzle most days.
- Wildfire smoke in some years (Aug–Sep).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Portland (Oregon) without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March and April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 17 °C (62 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, May, November and December.
When is Portland (Oregon) most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and September. The second half of September.
What is the weather like in Portland (Oregon)?
Average highs range from 9 °C (48 °F) in December to 29 °C (85 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Portland (Oregon)?
Rainy season (Nov–Mar): grey skies and drizzle most days. Wildfire smoke in some years (Aug–Sep).
What festivals are there in Portland (Oregon)?
The main ones: Rose Festival (June) (June).
More places in Oregon
- Crater Lake calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Bend calm in February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August