Portland weather in March

March in Portland: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Portland · #422 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Portland climate normals — March

Daytime high13°C / 55°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall97 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days17 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine7.9 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall2.8 cm / 1.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

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

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Portland in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Portland?
March in Portland: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Portland on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Portland in March?
In March, Portland averages a daily high of 12.5°C and a low of 2.5°C, with about 97.4 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Portland in March?
Portland has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in March.
Does it snow in Portland in March?
Portland sees roughly 2.8 cm of snowfall in March.

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