Temperature in Maine in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Maine, the United States of America this January.

Maine, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging 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. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

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

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Maine. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Maine in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Maine temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Maine, the United States of America in January?

Average daytime highs in Maine, the United States of America during January reach about 0°C (32°F) in Bar Harbor.

How cold does it get at night in Maine, the United States of America in January?

After dark, Bar Harbor cools to about -9°C (16°F) on an average January night.

What is the warmest city in January in Maine, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Kittery has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 1°C (34°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of -8°C (18°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Maine, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Jackman stands out as the coolest city in Maine, the United States of America for the month of January. Daytime highs average -5°C (23°F) and it cools down to about -16°C (3°F) at night.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 5°C (41°F) in Portland this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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