Maine weather in August
Planning a getaway to Maine this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Maine in August?
Maine is a region in the United States of America. August in Maine generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In August, it is summer.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Northeast Harbor to 27°C in South Berwick. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in South Berwick and 14°C in Northeast Harbor.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Southwest Harbor with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in Kingfield with 142 mm.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Maine, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Maine's yearly weather, check out our Maine climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Maine?
Bar Harbor
In August Bar Harbor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ogunquit
In August Ogunquit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Old Orchard Beach
In August Old Orchard Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kennebunkport
In August Kennebunkport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wells
In August Wells generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maine, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Maine?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Maine. Typically, the climate in Bar Harbor is perfect.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Bar Harbor. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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