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Bar Harbor weather in December (Maine, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Bar Harbor this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Bar Harbor includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -5°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Bar Harbor in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bar Harbor. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bar Harbor climate page with graphs.

 

Bar Harbor, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 159 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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