Current Weather and Forecast in Bar Harbor, ME
Maine, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor has a humid continental climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 19°. December brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while July is the sunniest, with 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 126 days.
Bar Harbor climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Is there snow in Bar Harbor?
Yes - about 24 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
How sunny is Bar Harbor?
8.1 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 10.8 hours.
When is Bar Harbor at its hottest?
July, averaging 74°F (23°C) by day and 62°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 94°F (35°C).
Which month is coolest in Bar Harbor?
January, with highs of 33°F (0°C) and lows near 19°F (-7°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -17°F (-27°C).
When should I visit Bar Harbor?
The best time to visit Bar Harbor is generally June to September, when these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 70°F (21°C), with rain on about 10 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
When does Bar Harbor drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 4 months of the year, December through March.
What is the rainiest month in Bar Harbor?
December, at 5.3 inches (136 mm) over about 12 days. May is the driest month, at 3.2 inches (80 mm).