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Lewiston (ME) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Lewiston can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Lewiston. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Lewiston has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1302 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Lewiston experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 154 mm in June, the wettest month, and 78 mm in January, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Lewiston can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, 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 (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Portland, the United States of America (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Forecast for Lewiston (ME)

Sun   Dec 22
-9°C | -15°C
N 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-4°C | -16°C
SW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-1°C | -8°C
N 4 m/s
14 mm
partly cloudy and snow

partly cloudy and snow

The best time of year to visit Lewiston 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:
  • When is winter in Lewiston?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lewiston?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lewiston?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lewiston?
    June tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lewiston?
    January is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lewiston?
    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.