Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Portland in March?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 56°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
56°F
Cool
Sweater weather with the option to add a light shell.
Night
40°F
Cold
Cold enough that a hat and gloves become mandatory.
Why
Portland in March averages highs of 56°F, lows of 40°F, 14 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.