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Maine Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Maine, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Maine in October

Maine, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Maine generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Jackman at 12°C (54°F) and mild in Saco at 16°C (61°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Saco and 2°C (36°F) in Jackman.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in South Berwick with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Camden with 173 mm (6.8 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Bar Harbor.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in Maine in October

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

Temperature range in Maine (October)

Precipitation variation in Maine (October)

Bar Harbor

In October Bar Harbor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bar Harbor →

Ogunquit

In October Ogunquit generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ogunquit →

Old Orchard Beach

In October Old Orchard Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Old Orchard Beach →

Kennebunkport

In October Kennebunkport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kennebunkport →

Wells

In October Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Wells →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bar Harbor 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Ogunquit 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Old Orchard Beach 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Kennebunkport 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Wells 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Kennebunk 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 126 mm (5 in)

Maine weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Maine, the United States of America generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Bar Harbor sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Average temperatures in Maine, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Bar Harbor.

Does Maine, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Maine, the United States of America, with Bar Harbor averaging around 166 mm (6.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bar Harbor, October 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. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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