Season guide · Portland · United States
Portland in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Dry, warm and sunny, with the Rose Festival, outdoor concerts and the busiest season; occasional heat and smoke. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 14 rainy days across June–August. June–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 12°C (54°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 14
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 8 | 15.7 h | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 | 15.3 h | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 | 14.1 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 14 of the year's roughly 147 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade (usually early June)
- June: Portland Pride (usually June or July)
- July: Waterfront Blues Festival (usually around 4 July)
Make the most of the weather
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
Historic site · Northwest and Nob Hill
Pittock Mansion
Built in 1914 for newspaper publisher Henry Pittock, this French Renaissance-style mansion sits about 300 metres above the city, with period rooms inside and grounds that look out over downtown to Mount Hood, Mount St.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Architecture
Park · Northwest and Nob Hill
Forest Park
For a short taste, walk the Lower Macleay Trail from NW Upshur Street to the Stone House and back.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
Zoo · Washington Park
Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo in Washington Park is known for its Asian elephant herd and its Pacific Northwest habitats with cougars, black bears and river otters, plus polar bears and primates.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Garden · Washington Park
Hoyt Arboretum
Start at the visitor centre for a trail map, and walk the short Redwood Trail.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in summer
- Mount Hood and Timberline Lodge (About 1.5 hours by car) — Oregon's highest peak has year-round skiing on its upper slopes and summer hiking through wildflower meadows.
- Cannon Beach (About 1.5 hours by car) — An artsy coastal town beside Haystack Rock, a 72-metre sea stack with tide pools at its base and puffins nesting in late spring and early summer.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Portland?
Yes: June–August are among the best months. Dry, warm and sunny, with the Rose Festival, outdoor concerts and the busiest season; occasional heat and smoke.
+What is the weather like in Portland in summer?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 14 rainy days over the season.