Portland is kicking off the summer solstice with mostly sunny skies and a high near 84°F today — an ideal Sunday for Father’s Day grilling, a Thorns match, or a long afternoon in the parks.
Today’s Setup
Any lingering coastal stratus will mix out by late morning, leaving the Rose City with mostly sunny skies and light north-northwest winds of 2 to 8 mph. At 84°F with zero percent chance of rain, today is the kind of day Portland earns its summer reputation. Overnight lows dip to around 53°F — leave the windows open and enjoy it, because the rest of the week is a different story.
Best Window To Be Outside
All of it. Morning walks in Forest Park, afternoon paddling on the Willamette, or an early evening backyard cookout — conditions couldn’t be better. If you’ve been waiting to plant that raised garden bed kit, this weekend is your window before the heat cranks up.
Tonight at Providence Park is worth circling: the Portland Thorns FC host Chicago Stars FC under clear skies with temperatures sliding into the low 70s by early evening — comfortable shorts-and-jersey weather. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics before you head down to the west hills.
Heat Advisory: Monday and Tuesday
Enjoy today’s 84°F — it’s the moderate day. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday and Tuesday as a high-pressure ridge slides directly over the Pacific Northwest. Monday climbs near 94°F. Tuesday could reach 100°F or above: NWS forecasters put a 30 to 50 percent chance of triple-digit heat across the Portland-Vancouver metro and Columbia River Gorge on Tuesday. Overnight lows will only drop to the low-to-mid 60s, providing limited relief — especially in urban cores like the Pearl District and inner SE Portland.
If you don’t have AC, make a plan now. Check Multnomah County’s cooling center listings and look out for elderly neighbors and pets.
What To Wear Or Bring
Today: light layers in the morning, shorts by noon. Monday onward: sun protection, a wide-brim hat, and a full water bottle before you walk out the door. Skip the afternoon Columbia Gorge hike on Tuesday — go early or wait for Wednesday’s modest cool-down.
Events This Week
The ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARS hits Hayden Homes Amphitheater on June 24 — an outdoor show that could still feel warm if the heat lingers into Central Oregon. Grab tickets on SeatGeek now and pick up a Metric t-shirt so you’re ready for the show.
Dinner Tonight
Father’s Day and the summer solstice call for cooking outside. Fire up a portable propane grill for burgers or ribs while the long solstice evening is still warm. Gifting dad something useful? A Father’s Day grilling set covers all the bases. Need to stock the fridge? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, near 84°F. Perfect.
- Monday: Sunny, near 94°F. Heat Advisory in effect.
- Tuesday: Potentially 100°F+. Limit outdoor exposure 11 AM–7 PM PT.
- Wednesday: Modest cool-down expected.
- End of week: NWS forecasters are gaining confidence in a cooler, wetter pattern returning — a classic Portland reset.
Track updates at the Portland weather forecast as the heat wave develops, and check our outdoor gear deals for summer essentials. For the heat wave specifically, browse outdoor gear deals for cooling accessories before Monday arrives.
