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Maine Weather in January

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

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Planning a trip to Maine, the United States of America this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Maine in January

Maine, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Maine generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -5°C (23°F) in Jackman to 1°C (34°F) in Kittery. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C (18°F) in Kittery and -16°C (3°F) in Jackman. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Jackman with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to high snowfall in Camden with 101 mm (4 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Bar Harbor usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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)
Best Time to Visit Maine →

Best Places to Visit in Maine in January

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

Temperature range in Maine (January)

Precipitation variation in Maine (January)

Bar Harbor

In January Bar Harbor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bar Harbor →

Ogunquit

In January Ogunquit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
162 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ogunquit →

Old Orchard Beach

In January Old Orchard Beach generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
162 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Old Orchard Beach →

Kennebunkport

In January Kennebunkport generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
162 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kennebunkport →

Wells

In January Wells generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
162 hours
174 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wells →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bar Harbor 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Ogunquit 1°C (34°F) -9°C (16°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Old Orchard Beach 1°C (34°F) -9°C (16°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Kennebunkport 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Wells 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Kennebunk 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Maine weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Maine, the United States of America in January. The popular destination of Bar Harbor averages 0°C (32°F) by day and -9°C (16°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Bar Harbor averages a daytime maximum of 0°C (32°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -9°C (16°F).

Does Maine, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Bar Harbor averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Maine, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bar Harbor, January may not be the ideal time to visit Maine, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, July and August provide 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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