Maine weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Maine this May 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 May?
Maine is a region in the United States of America. May in Maine generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Northeast Harbor at 16°C and pleasant in Sanford at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Sanford and 7°C in Northeast Harbor.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waterville with an average of 84 mm to high rainfall in Ogunquit with 115 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maine in May, 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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Maine?
Bar Harbor
In May Bar Harbor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ogunquit
In May Ogunquit generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Old Orchard Beach
In May Old Orchard Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kennebunkport
In May Kennebunkport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wells
In May Wells generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 May the best time to visit Maine?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bar Harbor, May might be a good time to visit Maine.
On average, the best time to visit Maine is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Bar Harbor. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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