Weather in Maine in March

As winter makes its exit in the Northern Hemisphere, daylight hours continue to increase and the temperatures rise. But beware, although Spring is arriving, the weather in Maine in March is still quit chilly, if not darn right cold!

However, depending on where you visit in Maine, you can find significant variations in the average Maine temperature in March.

For instance, because of its more northerly location, Bar Harbor, Maine weather in March can be cooler than the...

...weather forecast for Portland, Maine, or York Beach, which are both located closer to southern Maine.

Additionally, areas with higher elevations, such as the Maine ski resorts and places inland - that are away from the warming effects of the Atlantic Ocean - will also experience cooler March temperatures.

March Maine Weather Forecast

Before visiting Maine, your best bet is to check a local Maine weather forecast. See what the weather is today in Maine, what is expected for the remainder of the week, and what the 10-day Maine weather forecast is.

Knowing the weather conditions and the forecast temperature ahead of time, will not only help you decide what activities and events you may want to do, but also what to pack for your visit.

And, with the weather in March still so cool, but capable of producing both snow and record high temperatures in the same week, it's important to know what you will need to wear.

What to Wear in Maine in March

The weather in Maine in March can be unseasonably warm, or snowy and rainy. However, it is often the latter which will prevail. So, go prepared...

My suggestion is for lots of layering, allowing you to be ready for any type of precipitation - rain, sleet, or snow - and the occasional day that brings bright, warm sunshine.

Keeping in mind that March temperatures in Maine vary from region to region, I would pack..

• Warm coat (water repellent)
• Umbrella
• Hat
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Waterproof shoes or boots
• Sweater or fleece top (both heavy and lightweight)
• Long sleeve top for layering
• Short sleeve top for layering
• Warm Socks
• Long pants

No need to pack summer shorts...

Although one year, according to the National Weather Service in Maine, the record high temperature in Portland, Maine was 88 degrees! But I would not plan a repeat again soon, as it is a rare occurrence when the weather in Maine in March gets anywhere near that warm.

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