Portland weather in December

December in Portland: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Portland · #508 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Portland climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 47°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall205 mm / 8.1 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days19 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 38°F
Sunshine3.7 h/day
Daylight8.8 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall4.1 cm / 1.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Where is Portland?

Loading map…

Portland in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Portland?
December in Portland: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Portland on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
What is the weather like in Portland in December?
In December, Portland averages a daily high of 8.6°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 204.8 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Portland in December?
Portland has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
Does it snow in Portland in December?
Portland sees roughly 4.1 cm of snowfall in December.

Other months in Portland

Warmer or cooler than Portland in December

Similar destinations in North AmericaDecember