Best Time to Visit Portland for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, June, May

Avoid

January, February, March, October, November, December

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Weather

4°C – 19°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Portland?

The best time to visit Portland for backpacking is July, June, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Portland

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	8°	158	18.4	84%	wet
February	23Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	10°	115	15.8	81%	shoulder
March	28Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	13°	117	18.1	77%	shoulder
April	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	15°	90	16.3	74%	shoulder
May	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	69	11.8	70%	shoulder
June	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	44	8.7	69%	dry
July	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	14	4.1	64%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	26°	21	4.6	67%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	23°	45	7.3	71%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	12°	17°	102	13.7	80%	shoulder
November	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	7°	11°	168	18.4	85%	wet
December	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	8°	181	19.2	84%	wet