Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Portland, Maine, United States in October
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 100mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
100mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 100mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Portland, Maine, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October15°C average high
October is close to Portland's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October100mm average rain
October 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
October6.1 hours average sun
October sits close to Portland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October13°C average sea
October is close to Portland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October28 weather score
October scores below Portland's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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