WinterOff season ~46°F highs

Things to do in Portland in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Portland, with average highs around 46°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Portland Art Museum

art museum in Portland, Oregon

2Indoor escape

USS Blueback

1959 Barbel-class submarine

3Indoor escape

Oregon Jewish Museum

museum of the history of the Jews of Oregon

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Portland in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Portland?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Portland, with average highs around 46°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Portland in January?

Average daytime highs are around 46°F, compared with 84°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Portland in January?

Top picks for January: Portland Art Museum, USS Blueback, Oregon Jewish Museum, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Columbia River Maritime Museum.