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Bar Harbor in January

The toughest month — score 32 of 100

Typical January days in Bar Harbor reach about 32°F with nights near 15°F; rain is frequent — about 12 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Bar Harbor in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 15°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 12 days in a typical January.

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January 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.