Bar Harbor weather in January (Maine, United States of America)
How's the weather trend in Bar Harbor as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
The month of January in Bar Harbor typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near 0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -9°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.
Precipitation
Bar Harbor in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow/rain.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January 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 January
Min Temperature
-9°C
Max Temperature
0°C
Chance of Rain
37%
Precipitation
93 mm
Rainy days
11 days
Where to go in the United States of America in January
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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