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Oregon Weather in March

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

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Portland Seaside Cannon Beach Depoe Bay

Planning a journey to Oregon, the United States of America this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Oregon in March

Oregon, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Oregon generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Wallowa Lake at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Central Point at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Central Point and -4°C (25°F) in Wallowa Lake.

To explore the conditions in Oregon, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Redmond with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Arch Cape with 475 mm (19 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Portland sees around 191 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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)

January8°C (46°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Oregon →

Best Places to Visit in Oregon in March

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Oregon

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

Temperature range in Oregon (March)

Precipitation variation in Oregon (March)

Portland

In March Portland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
191 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Portland →

Seaside

In March Seaside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
192 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
313 mm (12 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
25 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Seaside →

Cannon Beach

In March Cannon Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
192 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
320 mm (13 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
25 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cannon Beach →

Depoe Bay

In March Depoe Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
261 mm (10 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
25 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Depoe Bay →

Rockaway Beach

In March Rockaway Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
192 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
385 mm (15 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
25 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rockaway Beach →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portland 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Seaside 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 313 mm (12 in)
Cannon Beach 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 320 mm (13 in)
Depoe Bay 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 261 mm (10 in)
Rockaway Beach 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 385 mm (15 in)
Hillsboro 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

Oregon weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Oregon, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Portland, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

In Portland, the average daytime high in March is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Oregon, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Portland sits around 125 mm (4.9 in).

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

In our opinion, March 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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