Month guide · Portland · United States
Portland in June
What June is really like in Portland: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Portland. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Roses at their peak and pleasant weather; Rose Festival events fill the waterfront.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Portland: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:21
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:01
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Dry, warm and sunny, with the Rose Festival, outdoor concerts and the busiest season; occasional heat and smoke.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade (usually early June)
- Portland Pride (usually June or July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Washington Park
Portland Japanese Garden
Considered one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan, it has five garden styles, including a sand-and-stone garden and a strolling pond garden, plus a cultural village designed by architect Kengo Kuma.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Architecture
Experience · Citywide
Food cart pods
Go with friends and order from several carts to share; most pods have covered seating for rainy days.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Kids
- Iconic
Garden · Downtown
Lan Su Chinese Garden
A walled Ming dynasty-style garden built by artisans from Suzhou, Portland's sister city, filling a city block in Old Town Chinatown with pavilions, a lake, rockeries and a teahouse.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Couples
- Nature
- Rainy day
Museum · Central Eastside and Lloyd
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Book the submarine tour on arrival; times are limited.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 12°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Portland?
It is one of the best months to visit Portland. Roses at their peak and pleasant weather; Rose Festival events fill the waterfront.
+How warm is Portland in June?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Portland in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.