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Kennebunk (ME) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Kennebunk experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kennebunk is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kennebunk has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1317 mm of rain/snowfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 139 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 84 mm of snowfall spread across 12 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kennebunk. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Portland, the United States of America (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Portland, the United States of America (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Kennebunk (ME)

Fri   Dec 27
4°C | -12°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
4°C | -9°C
NE 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
5°C | -3°C
SW 1 m/s
2.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Kennebunk in the United States of America

During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kennebunk?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kennebunk?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kennebunk?
    June tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kennebunk?
    January is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kennebunk?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 278 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.