The best time for a road trip from Portland starts in June, when the rain makes way for summer and the region is bathed in warm light. Right through to September, you can look forward to sunny days of around 25°C, perfect for a morning hike on Mount Hood and an evening stroll barefoot along the beach at Cannon Beach. As autumn brings quieter days, the forests of the Columbia River Gorge turn deep red and gold. And when the rain returns in winter, our roadsurfer campers have you covered, as they’re equipped for the cooler months too. If you’re from the UK, Portland’s mild, rainy winters will feel rather familiar.
The events calendar has plenty to offer as well. In early summer, the City of Roses celebrates its favourite flower at the Portland Rose Festival, and thousands of roses bloom in the International Rose Test Garden. If you’re travelling in autumn, don’t miss a trip to the Willamette Valley, where the wineries celebrate the harvest and invite you to try a glass of Pinot Noir. Whatever the season, you’ll always find a good reason to explore Portland by campervan.