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Maine Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across Maine, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Maine

Maine in the United States of America sees its peak temperatures in July (25°C (77°F)) and its coolest in January (0°C (32°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Bar Harbor, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Maine during June, July, August and September is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 25°C (77°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, November and December.

Precipitation in Maine varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Explore Maine by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maine — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bar Harbor)

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Bar Harbor Ogunquit Old Orchard Beach Kennebunkport Wells Kennebunk
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Climate map of Maine

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Bar Harbor 0°C (32°F) 25°C (77°F) -9°C (16°F) 16°C (61°F) 1425 mm (56 in)
Ogunquit 1°C (34°F) 26°C (79°F) -9°C (16°F) 16°C (61°F) 1360 mm (54 in) 2,497 hours
Old Orchard Beach 1°C (34°F) 26°C (79°F) -9°C (16°F) 16°C (61°F) 1339 mm (53 in) 2,497 hours
Kennebunkport 1°C (34°F) 25°C (77°F) -10°C (14°F) 16°C (61°F) 1375 mm (54 in) 2,497 hours
Wells 1°C (34°F) 26°C (79°F) -10°C (14°F) 16°C (61°F) 1314 mm (52 in) 2,497 hours
Kennebunk 1°C (34°F) 26°C (79°F) -10°C (14°F) 16°C (61°F) 1317 mm (52 in) 2,497 hours

Places in Maine, the United States of America

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