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Bar Harbor
Visit in July — score 78/100 · avg high 75°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 26° | 33° | 19° | 11 | 112 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 23 | 27° | 34° | 20° | 14 | 102 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 28 | 33° | 40° | 27° | 12 | 113 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 34 | 42° | 49° | 36° | 14 | 118 | 13.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 54 | 52° | 59° | 46° | 12 | 90 | 14.6h | High | Average |
| June | 69 | 61° | 68° | 55° | 12 | 91 | 15.3h | High | Above avg |
| July | 78 | 68° | 75° | 62° | 11 | 82 | 15.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 74 | 67° | 74° | 62° | 11 | 99 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 67 | 62° | 68° | 56° | 9 | 100 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 47 | 53° | 58° | 47° | 11 | 117 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 32 | 41° | 46° | 35° | 11 | 109 | 9.4h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 18 | 31° | 37° | 24° | 13 | 130 | 8.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 49°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Bar Harbor (March, April, May) brings average highs of 49°F and lows of 36°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Summer
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Bar Harbor (June, July, August) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 60°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Fall
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 57°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Bar Harbor (September, October, November) brings average highs of 57°F and lows of 46°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Winter
- Score
- 21/100
- High
- 34°F
- Low
- 21°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Bar Harbor (December, January, February) brings average highs of 34°F and lows of 21°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 21/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 23/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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