What’s the climate like in Maine?
The current climate in Maine features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of -4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -13°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Maine in recent years was 34°C in June 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -23°C in January 2014.
On average, Maine gets 1460 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 276 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Maine is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Maine to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Maine?
The best time to visit Maine for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Maine. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Maine
The climate table of Maine shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -4 | -3 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 5 | -1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -12 | -6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 5 | -2 | -7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 179 | 73 | 112 | 123 | 77 | 87 | 97 | 92 | 82 | 198 | 90 | 250 |
| Snow (cm) | 87 | 54 | 50 | 12 | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,5 | 24 | 45 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1460 mm per year, averaging 122 mm per month
- Snowfall: 276 cm per year
- Driest months: 73 mm in February, 77 mm in May and 82 mm in September
- Wettest months: 250 mm in December, 198 mm in October and 179 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Maine
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Maine, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Maine
This graph shows how much rainfall Maine, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Maine
This graph shows how much snow Maine, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Maine
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Maine, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Maine
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Maine, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Maine
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Maine, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Maine
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Maine, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Maine by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Maine. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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