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Maine Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Maine, the United States of America in April.

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Considering a trip to Maine, the United States of America this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Maine in April

Maine, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Maine generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Jackman at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Sanford at 14°C (57°F). At night it cools down to 1°C (34°F) in Sanford and -3°C (27°F) in Jackman.

For specific regional insights in Maine, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Jackman with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in Rockport with 131 mm (5.2 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)

January0°C (32°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April12°C (54°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Maine in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Maine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Maine

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Maine, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Maine (April)

Precipitation variation in Maine (April)

Bar Harbor

In April Bar Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Bar Harbor →

Ogunquit

In April Ogunquit generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
213 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Ogunquit →

Old Orchard Beach

In April Old Orchard Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
213 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Old Orchard Beach →

Kennebunkport

In April Kennebunkport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
213 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kennebunkport →

Wells

In April Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
213 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Wells →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Maine in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bar Harbor 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Ogunquit 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Old Orchard Beach 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Kennebunkport 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Wells 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Kennebunk 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Maine weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Maine, the United States of America in April?

April in Maine, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Bar Harbor, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Maine, the United States of America in April?

In Bar Harbor, the average daytime high in April is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Maine, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Maine, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in April. Bar Harbor typically averages about 120 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Maine, the United States of America?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Maine, the United States of America with often poor weather in Bar Harbor.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bar Harbor. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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