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Maine weather in October

The state broadly agrees with itself in October: afternoons run 60° in Portland, Maine and 59° in Bar Harbor, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations, both on the coast — the North Woods interior gets a longer, colder winter than either of these.

Southern Coast

Highs near 60°, nights around 41°, and 5.3 in of rain in a typical October.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Portland, Maine 60° / 41° 7 Foliage, oysters, and the rain coming back in earnest.

Downeast

Highs near 59°, nights around 43°, and 5.9 in of rain in a typical October.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Bar Harbor 59° / 43° 8 Blueberry barrens turn scarlet — pack proper rain gear.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in October, across the whole country ›