Weather in January in Maine
Planning a getaway to Maine this January 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 January?
Maine 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 in Jackman to 1°C in Kittery. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Kittery and -16°C 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Jackman with an average of 55 mm to high snowfall in Camden with 101 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Bar Harbor, marking it as the year's driest month.For a closer look at January'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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Maine?
Bar Harbor
In January Bar Harbor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ogunquit
In January Ogunquit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Old Orchard Beach
In January Old Orchard Beach generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kennebunkport
In January Kennebunkport generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wells
In January Wells generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate 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 January the best time to visit Maine?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bar Harbor, January may not be the ideal time to visit Maine.
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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