Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
39°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Bar Harbor
United States · North America
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Mid to late
Daytime high
39°F
Lows around 27°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
37°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8.1 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 26° and nights feel near 18°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy March days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphMarch Breezy
Sea temperature
37°FMarch sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 37°F, easing to about 34°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning31°F
Rain17%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday35°F
Rain18%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon37°F
Rain18%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowEarly evening34°F
Rain17%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 17 | 3.8 | 11 | 6.1 | 75 | 40 |
| Feb | 33 | 19 | 3.3 | 10 | 7.2 | 73 | 38 |
| Mar | 39 | 27 | 4.0 | 11 | 8.1 | 72 | 37 |
| Apr | 49 | 37 | 3.8 | 11 | 8.9 | 72 | 40 |
| May | 59 | 47 | 3.2 | 10 | 9.7 | 76 | 45 |
| Jun | 67 | 55 | 3.5 | 10 | 10.3 | 79 | 52 |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 2.9 | 10 | 11.1 | 81 | 59 |
| Aug | 73 | 61 | 3.0 | 8 | 10.5 | 81 | 62 |
| Sep | 67 | 56 | 3.9 | 8 | 9.0 | 81 | 59 |
| Oct | 56 | 46 | 4.6 | 10 | 7.4 | 79 | 54 |
| Nov | 46 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 | 6.2 | 76 | 49 |
| Dec | 37 | 25 | 4.9 | 12 | 5.5 | 77 | 45 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
Data & methodology