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Maine Weather in August

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

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Planning a journey to Maine, the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Maine in August

Maine, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Maine generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Northeast Harbor to 27°C (81°F) in South Berwick. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in South Berwick and 14°C (57°F) in Northeast Harbor.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maine, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Southwest Harbor with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Kingfield with 142 mm (5.6 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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Maine, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Maine (August)

Precipitation variation in Maine (August)

Bar Harbor

In August Bar Harbor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bar Harbor →

Ogunquit

In August Ogunquit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
267 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ogunquit →

Old Orchard Beach

In August Old Orchard Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
267 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Old Orchard Beach →

Kennebunkport

In August Kennebunkport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
267 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kennebunkport →

Wells

In August Wells generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
267 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Wells →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bar Harbor 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Ogunquit 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Old Orchard Beach 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Kennebunkport 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Wells 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Kennebunk 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Maine weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Maine, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Bar Harbor sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

Average temperatures in Maine, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Bar Harbor.

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

Not particularly. Bar Harbor averages just 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Maine, the United States of America.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Maine, the United States of America. 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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