United StatesThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Maine, United States.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
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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.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Maine, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Maine
Yearly Temperature in Maine
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Maine, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Maine
Total Yearly Precipitation in Maine
Average Snowfall per Month in Maine
Total Yearly Snowfall in Maine
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Maine
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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.