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Bar Harbor in December

The toughest month — score 36 of 100

Typical December days in Bar Harbor reach about 38°F with nights near 22°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Bar Harbor in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 22°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical December.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Bar Harbor

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.