Month guide · Portland · United States
Portland in February
What February is really like in Portland: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Still damp but quiet; good for museums, bookshops and hotel deals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Portland: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 28 days. Compared with January (9°C (48°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:13
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:37
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool, grey and wet with occasional snow or ice; quiet and lower-priced, with ski season on Mount Hood.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Portland Winter Light Festival (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Citywide
Food cart pods
Portland has hundreds of food carts, many grouped into pods with shared seating and beer taps.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Kids
- Iconic
Historic site · Northwest and Nob Hill
Pittock Mansion
The grounds and viewpoint are free; you can hike up from Lower Macleay Park on Forest Park's trails.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Architecture
Park · Northwest and Nob Hill
Forest Park
One of the largest urban forests in the US, Forest Park covers about 2,000 hectares of Douglas fir and fern-lined ravines in the hills northwest of downtown.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
Zoo · Washington Park
Oregon Zoo
Ride the MAX Red or Blue Line to Washington Park to skip the limited parking.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°C and 15 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 February a good time to visit Portland?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still damp but quiet; good for museums, bookshops and hotel deals.
+How warm is Portland in February?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Portland in February?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.