Willamette Valley FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Willamette Valley.

When is the best time to visit Willamette Valley?

Anytime of the year can be a great time to visit Willamette Valley as there are things to do year-round in the region. If you are coming specifically for wine, then you can plan your trip around four seasons: winter’s cellar season, spring’s bud break season, summer’s al fresco season and autumn’s crush season.

Each season also transforms the region’s outdoor activities into new experiences, whether it’s hiking, biking or walking waterway trails. Winters tend to be cool and wet with temperatures staying in single digits. Spring is often rainy with highs up to 16C and lows in the single digits. Summers are wonderfully warm with highs up to 28C and autumns are mild with cool evenings and daytime temperatures hovering between 18-20°C.

What is the time difference between the UK and Willamette Valley?

GMT – 8 hours

What places combine well with Willamette Valley?

Willamette Valley is well located for other trips within the Pacific Northwest. Oregon’s largest city, Portland is located at the northernmost tip of the valley, and the state’s capital, Salem, is right in its heart. A two hour drive east takes you to the natural beauty of Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge.

What are the main cultural events in Willamette Valley?

January to February – Oregon Truffle Festival
May – Oregon Wine Month (numerous events held up and down the valley)
July – International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) in McMinnville, Willamette Valley
November – Wine Country Thanksgiving (numerous events, wine tastings and cellar openings)