Oregon’s annual precipitation usually ranges between 60 and 120 inches,1 whereas the US’s average annual precipitation in 2020 was just over 30 inches.2 No wonder the city took second place on our list of the US’s gloomiest cities. This means that if you’re moving to or around Portland, you’ll need to take weather into account. A move ain’t exactly a parade, but you still don’t want to get rained on. Of course, it’s impossible to know exactly what the weather will be like a few weeks from now—let alone in a month or two. If you’re planning your Portland move months in advance (which you should), the best you can do is schedule your move date outside of Portland’s rainiest season, which runs from October to April.1 If you simply have to move during Portland’s wettest season—or it ends up raining on your moving day despite your best-laid plans—pack your stuff in plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes. Alternatively, you can slip boxes inside of trash bags to keep rain from seeping in. You should also lay down mats on your floors to prevent slips. Lastly, make sure everyone helping you move has a raincoat, proper footwear, and a healthy supply of towels for drying off between loads.