Bar Harbor Weather Forecast
Bar Harbor weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Bar Harbor is a city in Maine. Bar Harbor is known for Acadia National Park gateway. It has a population of about 5.500.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Bar Harbor with clear. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 48°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Bar Harbor is June, July 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 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 16°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 198 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Mount Washington and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 5.4°F above the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Bar Harbor today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Bar Harbor right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:49 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Bar Harbor
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 65° / 48° | 4% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 48° / 37° | 0% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 33° | 0% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 44° | 1% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 43° | 8% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 37° | 1% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 36° | 9% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 49° | 25% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 33° | 24% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 30° | 28% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 39° | 28% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 55° / 51° | 32% · 1,0 in | 21 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 44° | 29% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 40° | 17% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 33° | 10% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 37° | 20% | 19 mph | 2 |
Climate in Bar Harbor 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 | 30° | 16° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 33° | 17° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 42° | 28° | 6,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 35° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 46° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 72° | 55° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 78° | 61° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 60° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 53° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 46° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 34° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 23° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Bar Harbor
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 Bar Harbor
Go in June, July 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bar Harbor?
Bar Harbor is a city in Maine. Its coordinates are 44.3876, -68.2039. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Bar Harbor right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 60% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bar Harbor?
June, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Bar Harbor, which has a continental climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bar Harbor in?
Bar Harbor observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:49 PM.
How many people live in Bar Harbor?
Bar Harbor has a population of approximately 5.500.
What is the nearest airport to Bar Harbor?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 198 mi away and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 281 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Bar Harbor?
Popular options include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Mount Washington, Franconia Notch State Park, Cape Cod National Seashore and St. Lawrence River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 October 26, 2026 at 10:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
