Oregon weather in March
The state broadly agrees with itself in March: afternoons run 57° in Portland and 52° in Bend, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations on opposite sides of the Cascades — Portland’s drizzle and Bend’s high-desert sun are the state’s two weather personalities, though the coast itself isn’t measured here.
Portland & the Willamette Valley
Highs near 57°, nights around 40°, and 4.0 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 57° / 40° | 11 | Warmer, wetter, and utterly convinced it isn't spring yet. |
Central Oregon
Highs near 52°, nights around 28°, and 0.7 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 52° / 28° | 2 | 1.5 in | Afternoons soften, nights don't — classic high-desert bait. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.