Portland, Ontario

Area Small riverside village on St. Lawrence River

Small town in eastern Ontario on the Rideau lakes corridor; visitors use it as a base for boating, fishing and seasonal local events.

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Portland, Ontario
Portland, Ontario, Canada
44.7001, -76.1994
Public village - open 24 hours
Free

How to Get to Portland, Ontario #

Portland, Ontario is reachable by local roads from Kingston (roughly 45-60 minutes) and Ottawa (approximately 2-2.5 hours). Driving is the most practical option; regional buses may serve nearby larger towns.

Tips for Visiting Portland, Ontario #

  • Visit the waterfront views at sunrise for excellent light on the Rideau Canal in the distance.
  • If passing through, stop at the local general store for a regional snack and small-town conversation.

Best Time to Visit Portland, Ontario #

Summer and early autumn are the most pleasant times to visit for outdoor activities and small-town amenities.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-28°C
Pleasant lake-country weather, good for boating and cycling.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 5-18°C
Crisp foliage and quieter roads; ideal for scenic drives.

Weather & Climate near Portland, Ontario #

Climate

Portland, Ontario's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (929 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -5°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -3°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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