Bar Harbor weather in November
United States

November in Bar Harbor: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Bar Harbor · #1194 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bar Harbor in November
Other months in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor's forum calls August warm and sunny by day, mid-to-high 70s°F, cooling into the 60s at night — genuinely pleasant, which is exactly why it's the busiest month of the year here. Regulars' standard packing list covers both shorts and a light jacket for cooler evenings, plus a rain layer just in case, and note the ocean itself stays cold, 55-60°F, even at the height of summer.
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Bar Harbor climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sea temperature | 10°C / 50°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 116 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7 cm / 2.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bar Harbor in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyThanksgiving break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bar Harbor's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBar Harbor's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bar Harbor in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Lobster season
15 Jun – 15 Dec · usuallyForaging seasonMost of the Maine catch comes ashore between the summer shed and the end of autumn, and prices at the pounds follow the boats. Late summer soft-shell lobster is cheaper and sweeter than the hard-shell you get flown out of state.
- Season
Winter shutdown
1 Nov – 30 AprOff-season shutdownClosuresMost of the hotels, restaurants and shops close for the winter and the town returns to its year-round population. What stays open is cheap, and the park is yours, but check ahead before driving up for dinner.
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Bar Harbor in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Bar Harbor?
- November in Bar Harbor: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Bar Harbor on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Bar Harbor in November?
- In November, Bar Harbor averages a daily high of 8.1°C and a low of 0.4°C, with about 115.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bar Harbor in November?
- Bar Harbor has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in November.
- Does it snow in Bar Harbor in November?
- Bar Harbor sees roughly 7 cm of snowfall in November.