Portland gets a welcome breather today, Sunday, June 7, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 67°F — enjoy this dry window while it lasts, because the National Weather Service is forecasting 100% rain for Monday. If you’ve been putting off a walk along the Waterfront Park or a trip to Washington Park with the kids, today is your day.
Today’s Setup
A weak ridge of high pressure is keeping the Rose City dry through the afternoon. Southwest winds hold around 3 mph, and precipitation chances are essentially zero. Temperatures top out near 67°F — below the early-June average but perfectly comfortable for a stroll on the Wildwood Trail or a late brunch on a covered patio in the Pearl District. Cloud cover will increase through the evening as our next weather system closes in.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get out this afternoon. The NWS expects drier conditions through Sunday before light rain moves in around 4 AM Monday, then becoming steady by mid-morning. Outdoor chores, yard work, a picnic at Laurelhurst Park — do it now.
Rain Returns Monday
Monday brings the full package: 100% precipitation chance, steady stratiform rain arriving morning into midday, highs only near 60°F, and southeast winds around 5 mph. The NWS Portland office expects new rainfall totals between a quarter and a half inch. Showers then linger through Tuesday and Wednesday as a cool onshore flow keeps troughing over the region. There’s also a 10–15% chance of a brief thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon, per NWS forecasters — keep an eye on local alerts if you have outdoor plans.
Events: Know Before You Go
Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Maia Sharp plays Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Monday, June 8 — right in the heart of the rainy stretch. Layer up, bring your best rain jacket, and grab a Bonnie Raitt t-shirt for under it. Find tickets on StubHub if you still need them.
Bob Dylan w/ Lucinda Williams takes the stage at the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Tuesday, June 9, with showers still likely — carry that umbrella. For a fully indoor option, the Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour lands at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on June 12. Get tickets on SeatGeek while they last.
What To Wear This Week
Today: a light jacket or flannel. Monday through Wednesday: full rain gear. Grab some kids rain boots for school drop-offs, and a boot dryer electric will be your best friend by Monday evening when everyone comes home soaked. Rainy afternoons are also a good excuse to break out a coloring book for adults or work through a puzzle.
Dinner Tonight
Mostly cloudy and mild calls for something easy and warm — pasta or a quick stir-fry fits the evening perfectly. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Here’s the good news: the NWS Portland forecast office sees summer-like warmth building back into the inland valleys around June 11–15 with increasing heat concerns toward next weekend. That’s prime time for a Father’s Day grilling set to make its debut. Stay current with the Portland weather forecast for daily updates through the week.
