Maine Weather Forecast
Maine weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Maine is a state in United States. Maine is a US state with its capital at Augusta. It has a population of about 1.4 million. The capital is Augusta.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Maine with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 41°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 67%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Maine is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 148 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Mount Washington and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 59°F is 13.3°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Maine today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Maine right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:27 PM, Sep 20 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Maine
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 41° | 67% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 46° | 6% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 44° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 38° | 1% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 39° | 15% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 43° | 30% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 49° | 30% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 49° | 29% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 44° | 23% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 45° | 11% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 70° / 50° | 13% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 79° / 49° | 24% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 14% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 45° | 16% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 76° / 64° | 22% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 67° / 46° | 23% · 1,5 in | 12 mph | 0 |
Climate in Maine month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 14° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 13° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 43° | 26° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 35° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 47° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 57° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 64° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 61° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 56° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 45° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 46° | 33° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 34° | 20° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Maine
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Air quality and pollen in Maine
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Maine
Go in June, July, August and September. 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.
Weather by national park in Maine
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Maine
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Maine
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Explore Maine
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Maine?
Maine is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 44.3106, -69.7795. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Maine right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Maine?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Maine, which has a continental climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Maine in?
Maine observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:27 PM.
How many people live in Maine?
Maine has a population of approximately 1.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to Maine?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 148 mi away and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 210 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Maine?
Popular options include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Mount Washington, Franconia Notch State Park, Cape Cod National Seashore and St. Lawrence River.
What places are in Maine?
Maine covers 3 places in this atlas, including Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Baxter State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 September 20, 2026 at 10:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
