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Portland, Victoria Temperature & Weather History

Victoria, Australia · Climate data since 1981
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📍 -38.3333°S, 141.6000°E
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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)

Portland Climate Overview

Portland has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Temperatures peak in February and drop to their lowest in August, while rainfall is highest during summer months.

Humidity remains high throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions.

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️Avg HighAvg TempAvg LowRecord HighRecord LowHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January☀️19.5°C17.3°C15.2°C34.9°C11.3°C74%385.36.91
February☀️19.9°C17.8°C15.7°C33.5°C11.3°C74%275.26.03
March☀️19.1°C17.1°C15.1°C32.5°C11.0°C75%425.04.63
April☀️17.3°C15.5°C13.7°C27.0°C9.6°C75%504.93.20
May🌤️15.5°C14.0°C12.4°C22.7°C8.7°C77%675.32.17
June☔13.8°C12.4°C11.1°C20.1°C6.5°C79%875.81.72
July☔13.1°C11.7°C10.3°C17.0°C6.2°C79%926.11.90
August☔13.4°C11.8°C10.2°C19.7°C5.3°C79%916.22.76
September🌤️14.2°C12.4°C10.5°C22.8°C7.2°C78%775.83.99
October🌤️15.3°C13.3°C11.2°C26.5°C7.0°C76%645.55.36
November🌤️16.6°C14.5°C12.4°C29.6°C8.9°C76%535.36.40
December☀️17.9°C15.8°C13.7°C32.9°C9.9°C75%495.36.93

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)

🌍 Weather in Portland Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Portland

August is Portland's coldest month, with average lows reaching 10.2°C. The coldest it has ever been that month is 5.3°C.
🌡️July to September (avg) · 10.3°C – 13.5°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Portland

Summer temperatures in Portland peak in February, with average highs of 19.9°C. The hottest it has ever been that month is 33.5°C.
🌡️January to March (avg) · 15.3°C – 19.5°C

🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Portland

Portland sees its highest rainfall in July, receiving approximately 92 mm of precipitation.
🌧️June to August (avg) · up to 92 mm

☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📅 Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C

🌡️ Portland Monthly Temperature Guide

February is the hottest month in Portland, with average highs reaching 19.9°C, while August is the coldest with lows dropping to 10.2°C.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in February, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month

💧 Rainfall & Humidity in Portland

July is the wettest month in Portland with about 92 mm, while February is the driest at 27 mm.

Rainfall is concentrated in the summer months. Humidity stays high (around 77%), peaking during summer months, which creates warm and humid conditions.

☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

💨Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 1981–2025

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Annual Temp:14.5°C
Avg Annual Rainfall:738 mm
Avg Humidity:77%
Data Period:1981 – 2025

Across 45 years of records, Portland's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 34.9°C in January 2019, and its coldest dropped to 5.3°C in August 1995. 2025 was the warmest year overall and 1996 the coolest.

📅 Explore Portland Weather by Month

📈 Yearly Trends

The warmest year in Portland's recorded history was 2025 (avg: 15.1°C), while the coldest was 1996 (avg: 13.7°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Portland's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade
  • 📊 Minimum temperatures have remained largely stable across the dataset
  • 🌧️ Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C

Portland's temperatures has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The highest recorded temperature reached 34.9°C in January 2019, while the lowest dropped to 5.3°C in August 1995.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Portland shows noticeable variation. Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend.
📋 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest

YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025 🔥
16.9°C15.1°C13.2°C29.7°C7.9°C59575%5.6 m/s
2024
16.8°C15.0°C13.3°C30.7°C7.3°C49876%5.3 m/s
2023
16.5°C14.8°C13.1°C29.8°C8.3°C64877%5.5 m/s
2022
16.4°C14.7°C13.1°C30.2°C7.9°C76178%5.4 m/s
2021
16.1°C14.3°C12.6°C31.3°C7.0°C68677%5.6 m/s
2020
16.1°C14.2°C12.4°C29.3°C8.0°C84977%5.5 m/s
2019
16.6°C14.6°C12.7°C34.9°C7.5°C49375%5.6 m/s
2018
16.8°C15.0°C13.2°C32.2°C7.9°C52175%5.6 m/s
2017
16.9°C15.0°C13.2°C31.2°C8.2°C63776%5.3 m/s
2016
16.4°C14.6°C12.8°C27.3°C8.4°C72277%5.5 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Portland?▼

Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), February is typically the hottest month in Portland, Victoria, with average high temperatures around 19.9°C.

What is the coldest month in Portland?▼

August is the coldest month in Portland, with average low temperatures around 10.2°C.

What is the rainiest month in Portland?▼

July receives the most rainfall with approximately 92 mm, while February is the driest with 27 mm.

What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Portland?▼

The highest recorded temperature was 34.9°C in January 2019. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.

What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Portland?▼

The lowest recorded temperature was 5.3°C in August 1995.

How many years of data does this page cover?▼

This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.

How much sunlight does Portland get?▼

Portland receives the most sunlight in December with an average solar radiation of 6.93 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Victoria.

Where does this weather data come from?▼

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 1981–2025
  • Years: 45