When to go · Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach, month by month
The best months for Old Orchard Beach: Jun, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jul.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).3 °C (37 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.7 °C (45 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Old Orchard Beach's best window: June, late August, early September.23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: July–August holiday weekends (e.g., 4th July, Labor Day).27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Old Orchard Beach's best window: June, late August, early September.26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Old Orchard Beach's best window: June, late August, early September.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (June, late August, early September). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.4 °C (39 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Old Orchard Beach, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Aug: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 7
Aug: 7
Crowds
Jun: High
Aug: High
Prices
Jun: High
Aug: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Aug: 0
June: Inside Old Orchard Beach's best window: June, late August, early September.
August: Inside Old Orchard Beach's best window: June, late August, early September.
Old Orchard Beach: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.