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Oregon Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oregon, the United States of America in January.

Planning a getaway to Oregon, the United States of America this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Oregon in January

Oregon, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In January, Oregon experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Wallowa Lake at 1°C (34°F) to mild in Brookings at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Brookings and -7°C (19°F) in Wallowa Lake.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oregon, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Ontario with an average of 23 mm (0.9 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Arch Cape with 459 mm (18 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Portland receives about 86 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Oregon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Oregon — and find the best time to visit. (based on Portland)

Best Places to Visit in Oregon in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oregon.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Oregon

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Oregon, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Oregon (January)

Precipitation variation in Oregon (January)

Portland

In January Portland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
86 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Seaside

In January Seaside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
84 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
326 mm (13 in)
313 mm (12 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Cannon Beach

In January Cannon Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
84 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
360 mm (14 in)
339 mm (13 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Depoe Bay

In January Depoe Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
337 mm (13 in)
291 mm (11 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Rockaway Beach

In January Rockaway Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
84 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
463 mm (18 in)
421 mm (17 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Oregon, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oregon in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portland 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Seaside 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 313 mm (12 in)
Cannon Beach 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 339 mm (13 in)
Depoe Bay 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 291 mm (11 in)
Rockaway Beach 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 421 mm (17 in)
Hillsboro 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

Oregon weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oregon, the United States of America in January?

Expect poor weather across Oregon, the United States of America in January. The popular destination of Portland averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Oregon, the United States of America in January?

In Portland, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Oregon, the United States of America get a lot of rain in January?

Oregon, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in January. Portland typically averages about 145 mm (5.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Oregon, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Oregon, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Portland.

On average, the best time to visit Oregon, the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Portland. In contrast, January, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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