Best time to visit The Dalles, OR

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

The most comfortable travel window in The Dalles runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.1°F
Low
30.9°F
Precip
2.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 53m

February Cool
High
48.4°F
Low
32.1°F
Precip
1.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

March Cool
High
56.7°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
1.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Good
High
64.2°F
Low
41.7°F
Precip
0.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

May Good
High
73.5°F
Low
49.0°F
Precip
0.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

June Excellent
High
79.1°F
Low
55.1°F
Precip
0.48 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 26m

July Hot
High
88.4°F
Low
61.0°F
Precip
0.16 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 15h 10m

August Good
High
87.9°F
Low
60.3°F
Precip
0.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 56m

September Good
High
80.4°F
Low
52.2°F
Precip
0.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Good
High
65.5°F
Low
42.6°F
Precip
1.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Cool
High
50.2°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

December Cold
High
41.4°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
2.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 31m

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