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Saco (ME) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Saco can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Saco can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. 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 -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Saco is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1359 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Saco enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 141 mm of precipitation, while in January, Saco receives about 89 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Saco 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 (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Portland, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 3°C in March to 18°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Portland, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Forecast for Saco (ME)

Sun   Dec 22
-7°C | -14°C
NW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-4°C | -15°C
S 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-1°C | -7°C
N 4 m/s
7.7 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

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

During the months of June 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 Saco?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Saco?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Saco?
    June tops the wettest month list with 141 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Saco?
    January is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Saco?
    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.