Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, Oregon, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, Oregon, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge
  2. Important essentials for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge
  3. Activities for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge
  4. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, Oregon, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, Oregon, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable vaccination card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly option.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, Oregon, United States of America by month

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January

January in Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

February

February in Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge can be brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

March

March in Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

April

April here is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains or snows 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

May

If you go to Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in May, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

June

June in Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

July

If you are traveling to Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in July, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

August

August for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

September

If you visit Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge during September, you might see that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

October

October in this region is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

November

If you go to Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge in November, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain or snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

December

In December, Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge can be very chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit Bridal Veil Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Activities for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge, Oregon, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge.

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