Month guide · Portland · United States
Portland in September
What September is really like in Portland: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Cacophony, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Portland. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Often the best month: warm, dry days, harvest season in the Willamette Valley and fewer crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Portland: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September harvests, autumn colour in October and steady rain by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Portland, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Hawthorne and Belmont
Mount Tabor Park
Go for sunset from the west-facing slopes, then eat on Hawthorne or Belmont.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- 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 · Washington Park
Portland Japanese Garden
Go early on a weekday, or in October when the maples turn red.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Portland?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Portland?
It is one of the best months to visit Portland. Often the best month: warm, dry days, harvest season in the Willamette Valley and fewer crowds.
+How warm is Portland in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Portland in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.