January · United States
Best time to visit Bar Harbor in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bar Harbor in January
Average temperature -4°C, 114 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 114 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Bar Harbor scores 2.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 114 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bar Harbor is a nature and wildlife destination in United States. Its setting includes Coastal Maine village serving as the primary gateway to Acadia National Park and lobster dining.
January in Bar Harbor — off-season conditions
At -4°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
114 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
That is 2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Bar Harbor — 6.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bar Harbor in January?
- In January, Bar Harbor averages -4°C, 114 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bar Harbor?
- January earns a 2.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bar Harbor in January?
- Expect about 114 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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