Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
65°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Portland
United States · North America
Mild days with cool nights.
Good overall
Daytime high
65°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 45°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
5 mphOctober Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 63°F, easing to about 57°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning54°F
Rain24%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday59°F
Rain30%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon63°F
Rain28%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening57°F
Rain21%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 38 | 6.9 | 18 | 2.8 | 84 |
| Feb | 52 | 38 | 5.3 | 16 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Mar | 57 | 41 | 5.8 | 19 | 6.2 | 78 |
| Apr | 63 | 44 | 4.3 | 16 | 7.4 | 73 |
| May | 70 | 49 | 2.8 | 12 | 8.9 | 71 |
| Jun | 76 | 54 | 1.7 | 8 | 9.7 | 67 |
| Jul | 85 | 58 | 0.3 | 2 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Aug | 85 | 58 | 0.5 | 2 | 9.6 | 60 |
| Sep | 78 | 54 | 1.7 | 6 | 7.9 | 66 |
| Oct | 65 | 47 | 4.1 | 13 | 4.9 | 78 |
| Nov | 54 | 42 | 6.9 | 17 | 2.6 | 84 |
| Dec | 48 | 38 | 8.0 | 19 | 2.1 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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