Month guide · Portland · United States
Portland in November
What November is really like in Portland: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: EncMstr, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 9.4 hours of daylight. Wet and dark; lower hotel rates and cosy bars and bookshops.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Portland: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with October (18°C (64°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:41
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September harvests, autumn colour in October and steady rain by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Portland Book Festival (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Central Eastside and Lloyd
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
A large hands-on science museum on the east bank of the Willamette, with interactive halls, a planetarium, a large-screen theatre and the USS Blueback, a decommissioned US Navy submarine that visitors can tour.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 5°C and 18 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 November 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 November a good time to visit Portland?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and dark; lower hotel rates and cosy bars and bookshops.
+How warm is Portland in November?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Portland in November?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.