Acadia National Park Travel Guide
Acadia National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Acadia National Park is a national park in Maine. Acadia National Park is a US national park known for granite coast, Cadillac Mountain sunrises.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Acadia National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 59°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Acadia National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 14°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 194 mi away. Nearby highlights include Baxter State Park, Mount Washington, Franconia Notch State Park and Cape Cod National Seashore.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 8.3°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Acadia National Park today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Acadia National Park
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 44°20′19″N 68°16′23.9″W (44.3386, -68.2733)
Weather in Acadia National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:07 AM, Aug 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 62° / 56°
Showers · 89% rain · wind 18 mph
🌦️ 61° / 55°
Drizzle · 89% rain · wind 6 mph
Quick facts about Acadia National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°20′19″N 68°16′23.9″W (44.3386, -68.2733) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Known for | granite coast, Cadillac Mountain sunrises |
| Local time | 3:07 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Things to do in Acadia National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Acadia National Park.
Best time to visit Acadia National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Acadia National Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 194 mi | Boston |
| Montreal-Trudeau International Airport | YUL | 279 mi | Montreal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park is a national park in Maine. Its coordinates are 44.3386, -68.2733. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Acadia National Park right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 68% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Acadia National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Acadia National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Acadia National Park in?
Acadia National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:07 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Acadia National Park?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 194 mi away and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 279 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Acadia National Park?
Popular options include Baxter State Park, Mount Washington, Franconia Notch State Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, St. Lawrence River and Nantucket.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
