Portland weather

The Portland weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Portland, Dorset, England in 2026/2027.

Portland weather averages

Check the Portland weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Portland, Dorset, England.

Max Day Temperature (°C)

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Days with some Rainfall

Min Night Temperature (°C)

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

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Portland weather by month

Check the weather for Portland, Dorset, England for a particular month by selecting from the list below. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

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Portland weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in January is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during January.

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Portland8
    8°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day in January in Portland2
    2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 17 days with some rainfall in January in Portland17
    17 days with some rainfall
  • 2°C minimum night-time temperature in January in Portland2
    2°C min night temperature
  • 98 mm monthly rainfall in January in Portland98
    98 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 98 mm (3.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during January with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Portland weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in February is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during February.

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Portland8
    8°C max day temperature
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day in February in Portland3
    3 hours of sunshine per day
  • 14 days with some rainfall in February in Portland14
    14 days with some rainfall
  • 2°C minimum night-time temperature in February in Portland2
    2°C min night temperature
  • 75 mm monthly rainfall in February in Portland75
    75 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 75 mm (3 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during February with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Portland weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in March is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during March.

  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Portland10
    10°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day in March in Portland4
    4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 16 days with some rainfall in March in Portland16
    16 days with some rainfall
  • 3°C minimum night-time temperature in March in Portland3
    3°C min night temperature
  • 75 mm monthly rainfall in March in Portland75
    75 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 75 mm (3 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during March with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Portland weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in April is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during April.

  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Portland12
    12°C max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day in April in Portland6
    6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 13 days with some rainfall in April in Portland13
    13 days with some rainfall
  • 4°C minimum night-time temperature in April in Portland4
    4°C min night temperature
  • 58 mm monthly rainfall in April in Portland58
    58 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during April with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Portland weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in May is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during May.

  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Portland16
    16°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day in May in Portland7
    7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 12 days with some rainfall in May in Portland12
    12 days with some rainfall
  • 7°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Portland7
    7°C min night temperature
  • 55 mm monthly rainfall in May in Portland55
    55 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 55 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during May with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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Portland weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in June is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during June.

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Portland18
    18°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day in June in Portland7
    7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 11 days with some rainfall in June in Portland11
    11 days with some rainfall
  • 10°C minimum night-time temperature in June in Portland10
    10°C min night temperature
  • 59 mm monthly rainfall in June in Portland59
    59 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 59 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during June with rain falling on 11 days of the month.

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Portland weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in July is a comfortable 21°C (70°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during July.

  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Portland21
    21°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day in July in Portland7
    7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 10 days with some rainfall in July in Portland10
    10 days with some rainfall
  • 12°C minimum night-time temperature in July in Portland12
    12°C min night temperature
  • 42 mm monthly rainfall in July in Portland42
    42 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 42 mm (1.7 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during July with rain falling on 10 days of the month.

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Portland weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in August is a comfortable 21°C (70°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during August.

  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Portland21
    21°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day in August in Portland7
    7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 11 days with some rainfall in August in Portland11
    11 days with some rainfall
  • 12°C minimum night-time temperature in August in Portland12
    12°C min night temperature
  • 65 mm monthly rainfall in August in Portland65
    65 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 65 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during August with rain falling on 11 days of the month.

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Portland weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in September is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during September.

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Portland18
    18°C max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day in September in Portland5
    5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 13 days with some rainfall in September in Portland13
    13 days with some rainfall
  • 10°C minimum night-time temperature in September in Portland10
    10°C min night temperature
  • 78 mm monthly rainfall in September in Portland78
    78 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 78 mm (3.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during September with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Portland weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in October is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during October.

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Portland14
    14°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day in October in Portland4
    4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 16 days with some rainfall in October in Portland16
    16 days with some rainfall
  • 7°C minimum night-time temperature in October in Portland7
    7°C min night temperature
  • 96 mm monthly rainfall in October in Portland96
    96 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 96 mm (3.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during October with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Portland weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in November is a cool 11°C (52°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during November.

  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Portland11
    11°C max day temperature
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day in November in Portland3
    3 hours of sunshine per day
  • 16 days with some rainfall in November in Portland16
    16 days with some rainfall
  • 4°C minimum night-time temperature in November in Portland4
    4°C min night temperature
  • 100 mm monthly rainfall in November in Portland100
    100 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during November with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Portland weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Portland in December is a cool 9°C (48°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Portland during December.

  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Portland9
    9°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day in December in Portland2
    2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 17 days with some rainfall in December in Portland17
    17 days with some rainfall
  • 3°C minimum night-time temperature in December in Portland3
    3°C min night temperature
  • 112 mm monthly rainfall in December in Portland112
    112 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 112 mm (4.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Portland during December with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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