Monthly climate guide
Portland weather in April
Expect cool weather in Portland in April: afternoons reach about 14°C (57°F), while nights drop to around 4°C (40°F). Around 130 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than March and 4°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Portland.
- Compared with Milwaukee, Portland runs roughly 2°C warmer this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 4°C higher.
Avg high
14°C
57°F
Avg low
4°C
40°F
Rainfall
130 mm
wet
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
74%
cloud · often cloudy
Portland weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 1°C / 34°F | 201 mm | 92% | 78% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 178 mm | 90% | 79% |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 37°F | 194 mm | 87% | 77% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 40°F | 130 mm | 84% | 74% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 78 mm | 82% | 67% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 49°F | 53 mm | 79% | 60% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 12°C / 53°F | 11 mm | 70% | 39% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 13°C / 55°F | 12 mm | 64% | 39% |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 11°C / 52°F | 69 mm | 68% | 50% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 45°F | 164 mm | 80% | 61% |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 3°C / 38°F | 204 mm | 89% | 76% |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 1°C / 33°F | 236 mm | 92% | 78% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is April a good time to visit Portland?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Portland →Other United States cities in April
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Portland in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Portland?
April is one of the wetter months in Portland, with about 130 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Portland in April?
Average highs are about 14°C (57°F) and average lows about 4°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Portland in April?
Portland typically gets around 130 mm of rain in April — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Portland (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.