Things to do in Portland in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Portland. The weather is usually very warm and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 73—86°F (23—30°C).

Portland has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Portland. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Portland in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Portland in May

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Weather in Portland in May

Temperatures on an average day in Portland in May

The average temperature in Portland in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 86°F (30°C) to a low of 73°F (23°C). Some would describe the temperature to be very warm. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Portland, August, has days with highs of 93°F (34°C) and lows of 80°F (27°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 67°F (19°C) and lows of 50°F (10°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Portland in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
86°F
highs
73°F
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General weather summary

Very warm, slightly windy
Feels like
20%
Chance of rain
0.080 in
Amount
17.2 mph
Wind speed
76%
Humidity
13.5 hrs
Daylight length
6:40 AM
Sunrise
8:11 PM
Sunset
65%
Cloud cover
Sleeveless shirt
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 86°F (30°C) and a low of 73°F (23°C), it generally feels very warm and slightly windy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something very light like a sleeveless shirt
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Best attractions for Portland in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Portland has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Portland that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Portland for May.
Bowman Art and Framing - Dinah Bowman Studio and Gallery
1. Bowman Art and Framing - Dinah Bowman Studio and Gallery
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The quality of work is impressive to this engineer! I recently took a 15"x24" cross stitch project that took me over 7 years to complete. Betsy treated my project with tender loving care, has an expert eye for color and helped me choose matting and the frame, and stretched (twice because she's meticulous) and mounted it with high attention to detail. I will always bring my framing projects here!
Wynnyth A — Google review
The work they do is amazing! Great customer service. When I got my picture back I almost started crying happy tears. They helped me pick the perfect frame and mat to work with a sentimental painting.
Jerilyn P — Google review
I have had numerous wonderful experiences with Dinah and her friendly staff. From custom fish prints, paintings, t shirts, and fishing contest trophies to repair and preservation of antique maps and art, Bowman Design and Framing can do it all. She is always flexible and offers examples of custom art pieces before pulling the trigger and is very communicative before during and after the process. She also does office/home hangings of her pieces and has been a huge help in designing our office space. Looking forward to many more years of working together.
P. N — Google review
The new Manager, Betsy Wagner, is doing a great job employing new custom techniques in framing. We recently redecorated La Mer Condominiums with art work from Bowman Design and Framing. Our new look is much more modern and classy... and all done on a very reasonable budget! Thank you!
Coral C — Google review
Betsy and Dinah are amazing! Their suggestions for frames and other treatments are terrific, and they are great to work with. I can’t say enough good things about them and their service. Highly recommended!
Kathy H — Google review
Looking for quality?! This is your place! Dinah Bowman has been in the framing business for almost 40 years and is dedicated to offering the best quality materials at a competitive price. Take the time and shop local! Visit Dinah and her Manager Dr. Betsy in Portland!
Coral C — Google review
I've been having my needlework framed here for the last six years. They are so helpful in choosing the frame and matting to best show the piece to be framed. I would recommend them to anyone needing things framed.
Gayle S — Google review
Fantastic service! Friendly folks! Thank you for doing such a great job on my piece!
Ginger D — Google review

What's the weather like in Portland?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Portland for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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