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Bar Harbor in May

One of the best months — score 87 of 100

Typical May days in Bar Harbor reach about 64°F with nights near 45°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Bar Harbor in May

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical May.

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May 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.