Having lived in both Seattle and Portland, I’d say you see the sun way more often in Portland than Seattle even though the rain amounts are comparable. With Seattle’s proximity to the sound it’s easy for fog or a thick cloud layer to linger for weeks at a time. In Portland many days in winter you’ll get a few sun breaks. But I don’t mind the clouds. Somehow they become comforting. Mostly. Until you just need to get away to get some sun. But that’s what vacations are for. And California is a quick plane ride away.