Maine Weather Forecast
Maine weather: 67°F, light drizzle. 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 67°F (20°C) in Maine with light drizzle. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 62°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 17%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
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 about average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 78°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Maine today at 9.5/10. 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.
Weather in Maine right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:29 AM, Aug 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 62° | 17% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 65° | 13% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌥️ Fog | 81° / 63° | 14% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 56° | 15% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 54° | 1% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 55° | 10% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 24% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 58° | 18% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 52° | 11% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 51° | 13% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 51° | 19% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 51° | 24% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 55° | 23% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 54° | 12% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 47° | 19% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 44° | 19% | 9 mph | 6 |
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° | 3,0 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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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
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 67°F (20°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 83% and wind is 5 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 4:29 AM.
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 August 23, 2026 at 4:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
