Oregon weather in October
The state broadly agrees with itself in October: afternoons run 64° in Portland and 63° 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 64°, nights around 47°, and 3.4 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 64° / 47° | 8 | Two bright weeks, then the sky closes for winter. |
Central Oregon
Highs near 63°, nights around 34°, and 0.7 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 63° / 34° | 2 | Aspens gold, mornings frozen, everything cheaper than last month. |
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.