Maine weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Maine this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Maine in December?
Maine is a region in the United States of America. December in Maine generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Jackman at -2°C and cold in Kittery at 4°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Kittery and -11°C in Jackman. In many regions in the United States of America, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Jackman with an average of 106 mm to high snowfall in Bar Harbor with 159 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maine in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Maine climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Maine?
Bar Harbor
In December Bar Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ogunquit
In December Ogunquit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Old Orchard Beach
In December Old Orchard Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kennebunkport
In December Kennebunkport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wells
In December Wells generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 December the best time to visit Maine?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Maine with often poor weather in Bar Harbor.
On average, the best time to visit Maine is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Bar Harbor. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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