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Portland Weather in March

Portland in March averages 7°C (45°F) during the day and -4°C (25°F) at night. Some snow/rainfall is typical for this time of year.

Rainfall in Portland in March

Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of snow/rain, averaging 57 mm (2.2 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Portland in March

March in Portland brings typical temperatures with highs around 7°C (45°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F). The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. At -4°C (25°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.

Sunshine in Portland in March

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 187 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Portland. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Portland Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm (2.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Lansing, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United States of America in March →

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Portland in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Portland in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Portland in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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