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Maine weather in September

The state broadly agrees with itself in September: afternoons run 71° in Portland, Maine and 71° 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 71°, nights around 52°, and 3.8 in of rain in a typical September.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Portland, Maine 71° / 52° 5 The month that makes up for February.

Downeast

Highs near 71°, nights around 53°, and 4.2 in of rain in a typical September.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Bar Harbor 71° / 53° 7 Cruise ships in, families gone, hiking at its very best.

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 September, across the whole country ›