When is the best time to go to Old Orchard Beach

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Old Orchard Beach, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Old Orchard Beach weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Old Orchard Beach are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Old Orchard Beach January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 90mm 5.8hrs 10.4hrs 5°C

The climate in Old Orchard Beach during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Old Orchard Beach for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Old Orchard Beach February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 85mm 6.6hrs 11.5hrs 4°C

February in Old Orchard Beach is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Old Orchard Beach.

February is in the winter in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Old Orchard Beach March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 96mm 7hrs 12.8hrs 3°C

The weather in March in Old Orchard Beach is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Old Orchard Beach for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Old Orchard Beach April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 103mm 7.6hrs 14.4hrs 5°C

Old Orchard Beach's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Old Orchard Beach for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Old Orchard Beach May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 91mm 8.4hrs 15.7hrs 8°C

May is a a little damp month in Old Orchard Beach and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Old Orchard Beach, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Old Orchard Beach June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 85mm 9.3hrs 10.4hrs 13°C

June in Old Orchard Beach is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Old Orchard Beach, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Old Orchard Beach July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 79mm 9.7hrs 11.5hrs 17°C

July in Old Orchard Beach is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Old Orchard Beach, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Old Orchard Beach August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 75mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs 17°C

The weather in August in Old Orchard Beach is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Old Orchard Beach, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Old Orchard Beach weather in August »

September

Old Orchard Beach September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 81mm 8.1hrs 14.4hrs 15°C

Old Orchard Beach's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Old Orchard Beach, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Old Orchard Beach October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 99mm 6.8hrs 15.7hrs 12°C

October is a a little damp month in Old Orchard Beach and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Old Orchard Beach.

October is in the fall / autumn in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Old Orchard Beach November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 129mm 5hrs 10.4hrs 9°C

November in Old Orchard Beach is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Old Orchard Beach for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Old Orchard Beach December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 113mm 5hrs 11.5hrs 7°C

December in Old Orchard Beach is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Old Orchard Beach for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Old Orchard Beach and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Old Orchard Beach with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Old Orchard Beach weather stats

Old Orchard Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: August 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January -1°C 30.2°F
Wettest month: November 129mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: August 17.5°C 63.5°F
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