Best time to visit Portsmouth, OH

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Portsmouth runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
41.3°F
Low
22.9°F
Precip
3.09 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

February Cool
High
45.2°F
Low
25.0°F
Precip
3.00 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

March Cool
High
55.0°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
4.12 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
67.3°F
Low
42.1°F
Precip
3.95 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Good
High
75.8°F
Low
52.4°F
Precip
4.60 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

June Good
High
83.4°F
Low
61.3°F
Precip
4.14 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

July Good
High
86.7°F
Low
65.4°F
Precip
4.42 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

August Good
High
86.0°F
Low
63.4°F
Precip
3.27 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 31m

September Good
High
80.3°F
Low
56.1°F
Precip
3.30 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
68.9°F
Low
43.6°F
Precip
2.95 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Cool
High
56.3°F
Low
33.4°F
Precip
2.75 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

December Cool
High
45.7°F
Low
27.6°F
Precip
3.50 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 18m

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