Month guide · Portland · United States
Portland in April
What April is really like in Portland: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jake DeGroot, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Rhododendrons and tulips bloom between showers; the Gorge waterfalls are at full flow.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Portland: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:56
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Spring (March–May). Showers, cherry blossoms, rhododendrons and full-flowing waterfalls; it warms and dries out through May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest near Woodburn (usually late March to April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Pearl District
Pearl District galleries and First Thursday
The Pearl's former warehouses hold contemporary art galleries, design studios and shops.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- After dark
- Shopping
Park · Downtown
Mill Ends Park
It is easy to miss; look for it in the median strip at SW Taylor Street.
- Time needed
- 10 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Landmark · Pearl District
Powell's City of Books
Powell's occupies a full city block on West Burnside with new and used books shelved side by side in colour-coded rooms.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Garden · Downtown
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Stop at the teahouse in the two-storey tower for tea and dumplings overlooking the lake.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Couples
- Nature
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 6°C and 16 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Portland?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Portland in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Portland?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rhododendrons and tulips bloom between showers; the Gorge waterfalls are at full flow.
+How warm is Portland in April?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Portland in April?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.