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Portland in October

One of the best months — score 81 of 100

Typical October days in Portland reach about 64°F with nights near 47°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Portland in October

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical October.

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October vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Portland

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.