Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Maine in April
Maine warms up: highs climb to 52°F (11°C), from 38°F in March, with lows of 33°F (0°C) and about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 52°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (0°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.2 in (107 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in March to 60/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Maine in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cadillac Mountain
Highest point on the Atlantic coast and one of the first U.S. spots to see sunrise in fall.
Why now April scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Park Loop Road
27-mile road linking Acadia's lakes, cliffs and beaches, mostly one-way.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 4.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bar Harbor Shore Path
Free waterfront walk past old cottages and Frenchman Bay islands from the town pier.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mount Battie
Camden Hills summit with a stone tower and views over Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay.
Red's Eats
Roadside shack in Wiscasset known for overstuffed lobster rolls since the 1970s.
Nearby in April
- Portland, Maine in April~51 mi · highs 46°F, 4.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in April~75 mi · highs 31°F, 3.8 in rain or snow · 12°C (21°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Portsmouth in April~99 mi · highs 49°F, 4.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- New Hampshire in April~118 mi · highs 56°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Maine in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Maine?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Maine in April?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maine in April?
Some: about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.9 in (1241 mm).
What should I pack for Maine in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Maine in April?
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