Weather in October in Maine
Thinking about venturing to Maine this October 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 October?
Maine 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 and mild in Saco at 16°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Saco and 2°C in Jackman.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in South Berwick with an average of 109 mm to heavy rainfall in Camden with 173 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bar Harbor receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.For a closer look at October's conditions in Maine, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Maine's yearly weather, check out our Maine climate page.
Where to go in Maine in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Maine?
Bar Harbor
In October Bar Harbor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Ogunquit
In October Ogunquit generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Old Orchard Beach
In October Old Orchard Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kennebunkport
In October Kennebunkport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Wells
In October Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maine, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit Maine?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bar Harbor, October may not be the ideal time to visit Maine.
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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