March in Portland, OR: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average March Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 53°F |
| Avg daily low | 37°F |
| Rainy days | 18 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 10.2 mph |
March sits at the exact midpoint of Portland's wet-season transition — warmer than February but not yet reliably comfortable, and carrying the same 18 rainy days as April ahead of it. The high climbs to 53F, which is cold enough that a morning round starting at 6 AM can feel closer to 37F until the temperature builds through the day. A 16F daily swing is the practical reality: dress for the low, expect to shed a layer by the back nine, and check the forecast the night before rather than the week before.
The season tier badge says Variable, and March earns that honestly. Winds ease to 10.2 mph — calm enough that they rarely shape your club selection — but precipitation is the dominant variable. With 18 days averaging some measurable rain, you are more likely than not to encounter wet conditions on any given round. Playable? Often yes. Predictable? Not quite yet.
Book afternoon tee times — ideally starting at noon or later — so the day has had time to reach its 53F high and burn off any morning moisture. Given that rain falls on roughly 18 days of the month, flexible cancellation policies matter more in March than any month until October. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
Coming out of February, March offers a meaningful 5F bump in average high (48F to 53F) and drops one precipitation day (from 19 to 18), while winds settle by 1.2 mph to 10.2 mph — small gains individually, but together they add up to noticeably easier playing conditions. Looking ahead, April matches March almost exactly on precipitation (also 18 days) and wind (10.4 mph), so the real argument for waiting is that extra 5F in the average high, pushing April to 58F and making early-morning tee times considerably more comfortable.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Portland, OR for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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March is marginal but manageable. The average high reaches 53F and peak winds ease to 10.2 mph, which is calm enough for a fair round, but 18 precipitation days mean wet conditions are the norm rather than the exception. If you go in expecting to play through some drizzle and dress accordingly, courses are open and rarely crowded mid-week.
Lows drop to 37F, so early morning tee times can start near freezing. The average high of 53F is typically reached in the early afternoon, giving you a 16F swing across the day. Afternoon rounds are noticeably warmer than morning rounds, and that difference is large enough to be worth scheduling around if temperature is a concern.