Best Time to Visit Mount Hood
Best time to visit Mount Hood: July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mount Hood
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Mount Hood month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 2° | 9,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 12° | 0° | 9,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 16° | 3° | 9,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 21° | 6° | 4,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 27° | 11° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 36° | 18° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 26° | 0,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 45° | 26° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 39° | 22° | 1,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 28° | 13° | 5,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 18° | 7° | 8,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 17° | 6° | 15,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mount Hood compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Hood.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport | 46 mi | 54°F | +67°F warmer | 61 in |
| Portland | 49 mi | 54°F | +67°F warmer | 53 in |
| Multnomah County | 49 mi | 54°F | +67°F warmer | 53 in |
| ZIP Code 97205 | 49 mi | 54°F | +67°F warmer | 53 in |
| Columbia River | 51 mi | 54°F | +67°F warmer | 54 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 58 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Mount Hood is a mountain in Oregon. Mount Hood is a mountain known as Oregon's highest peak. It sits at 11.250 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 7°F (-14°C) in Mount Hood with fog. It feels like -15°F. Today runs from 6°F to 11°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 3/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Mount Hood is July, August and September. The climate is polar. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 46°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 0°F.
The closest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 46 mi away. Nearby highlights include Columbia River, Silver Falls State Park, Smith Rock State Park and Mount Rainier.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 11°F is 16.4°F below the 28°F typical for this month. Gusts to 58 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 6°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mount Hood right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:37 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌨️ 19° / 4°
Snow · 10% rain · wind 5 mph
🌥️ 19° / 4°
Fog · 4% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Mount Hood
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Hood.
Quick facts about Mount Hood
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 45°22′24.6″N 121°41′45.2″W (45.3735, -121.6959) |
| Elevation | 11.250 ft |
| Known for | Oregon's highest peak |
| Local time | 1:37 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Hood?
Mount Hood is a mountain in Oregon. Its coordinates are 45.3735, -121.6959. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Hood right now?
It is currently 7°F (-14°C) with fog. Humidity is 91% and wind is 35 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hood?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Hood, which has a polar climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Hood in?
Mount Hood observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:37 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Hood?
The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 46 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 146 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 273 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Hood?
Popular options include Columbia River, Silver Falls State Park, Smith Rock State Park, Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park and Cannon Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
