Bar Harbor, ME weather in March
In March, Bar Harbor sees highs around 42°F and lows around 25°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Expect about 12 wet days.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.9 in total
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:09 am / 5:20 pm | 6:15 am / 6:58 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in March
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry March brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 6.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202010: average high 49°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 38°F
- Wettest March2010: 8.9 in
- Driest March2006: 1.6 in
- Highest reading82°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading-6°F (March 8, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 42°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 25°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +11°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Quincy, MA204 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
How Bar Harbor ranks in March
- Normal high353rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Maine
- Wet days337th driest of 378
What to pack for Bar Harbor in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 983 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bar Harbor in March?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -6°F (most recently on March 8, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Bar Harbor in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (8.9 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.6 in).
Is March a good time to visit Bar Harbor?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bar Harbor (38 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Acadia NP (USC00170100), 2.9 mi WSW of the city center, 470 ft (416 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).