Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Maine in November
Maine cools off: highs slip to 44°F (7°C), from 58°F in October, with lows of 29°F (-1°C) and about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 47/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 44°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 29°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (109 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 22 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 67/100 in October to 47/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Maine in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Bar Harbor Shore Path
Free waterfront walk past old cottages and Frenchman Bay islands from the town pier.
Red's Eats
Roadside shack in Wiscasset known for overstuffed lobster rolls since the 1970s.
Ocean Path
Easy 2-mile shoreline walk from Sand Beach past Thunder Hole to Otter Cliff.
Mount Battie
Camden Hills summit with a stone tower and views over Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay.
Atlantic Brewing Company
Bar Harbor brewery with a tasting room and Mainely Meat BBQ on site.
Nearby in November
- Portland, Maine in November~51 mi · highs 47°F, 4.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- White Mountains in November~75 mi · highs 22°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 12°C (22°F) cooler by day, drier
- Portsmouth in November~99 mi · highs 48°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- New Hampshire in November~118 mi · highs 47°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Maine?
It's middling, scoring 47/100. The best months are September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Maine in November?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Maine in November?
Some: about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.9 in (1241 mm).
What should I pack for Maine in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Maine in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.