What July feels like in Portland
Mid-summer arrives in Portland with July. Days are warm enough for short sleeves, and time outdoors is easy. Temperatures fall sharply after dark — a swing of roughly 13.6°C (24.5°F) — and nights stay mild. Moderate humidity keeps the air pleasant.
Rain in Portland in July
Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. Each rainy day adds about 4.5 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 8.9 mm per rainy day. July is Portland's driest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in July
On 15 July the sun rises at about 5:35 am and sets around 8:58 pm local time, giving 15 h 22 min of daylight. Evenings are drawing in — 17 min less daylight than mid-June. About 87% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.
How July compares to the rest of the year
In Portland's temperature order, July sits as the 2nd warmest month. Against June, the average high is 5.4°C (9.7°F) higher, with 41 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into August. By August, typical highs are 28.2°C (82.8°F).
Who July suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Hiking: a good fit — mild temperatures for trails.
Tips for visiting Portland in July
Versatile Layers
Mornings and evenings are cooler than midday, so dress in layers.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Portland in July?
Afternoons average 27.9°C (82.2°F) and nights about 14.3°C (57.7°F) — warm by most people's standards. It is the 2nd warmest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Portland in July?
Hardly — only about 2 rainy days and 9 mm for the whole month.
What should I wear in Portland in July?
Pack versatile layers and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is July or August better for visiting Portland?
On our 12-month climate ranking, July comes out ahead (#1 of 12 vs #2). August has more rainy days.