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Portland in July
Portland sees its driest month, with just 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain, highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 55°F (13°C).
At 94/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (11 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What July feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (27°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (11 mm) for the whole month.
With about 15 h 09 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is one of Portland's best months on the climate data.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from June.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in June to 94/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Pacific Northwest route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Portland in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Portland Japanese Garden
Eight garden styles on a Washington Park hillside, often called the finest outside Japan.
Why now July scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Powell's City of Books
A full city block of new and used books across color-coded rooms.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Walled Ming-style garden with a teahouse in Old Town Chinatown.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Pine State Biscuits
Southern biscuit sandwiches; the Reggie Deluxe with fried chicken and gravy is the classic.
Vista House at Crown Point
1918 stone observatory high above the Columbia River with the Gorge's signature view.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Cannon Beach in July~67 mi · highs 68°F, 0.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Astoria in July~72 mi · highs 68°F, 0.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yachats in July~109 mi · highs 61°F, 0.5 in rain · 12°C (21°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Snoqualmie Pass in July~145 mi · highs 69°F, 1.1 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover Downtown Portland and Northwest Portland.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~257 m to Portland's ~21 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Portland in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Portland?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Pacific Northwest route recommends.
How hot is Portland in July?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Portland in July?
Not much: about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 58.4 in (1484 mm).
What should I pack for Portland in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Portland
Routes in season in July
- Pacific Northwest Jun – Sep
Planning Portland in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.