Cool
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Portland, Maine, United States in January
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
0°C
Rain
94mm
Sun
5h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Portland, Maine, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January0°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January94mm average rain
January sits near Portland's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5 hours average sun
January is below Portland's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January6°C average sea
January is below Portland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January25 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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