Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Black Mountain of Maine
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The ski season in Black Mountain of Maine typically runs February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is July–September, with daytime temperatures around 26°C.
Black Mountain of Maine at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 27°C and coolest in January (−3°C). The wettest month is June (136 mm) and the driest February (85 mm), with about 1,300 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Black Mountain of Maine
340 mThe climate in Black Mountain of Maine through the year
When to go
Black Mountain of Maine scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July–September, peaking at 76 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 22°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 37 % of the time. May and June are a fair alternative, with scores of 61–64. The lowest score is in December (24), when days are cool at around 0°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (27°C) is about 30 degrees warmer than a January day (−3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 85 mm in February to 136 mm in June (about 1,300 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 40 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Black Mountain of Maine scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): September, up to 66
- City break (15–25 °C): May and August–September, up to 76
- Hiking (10–22 °C): September, up to 67
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–May and September–November, up to 83
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Black Mountain of Maine is the 132nd coolest over the year and the 61st wettest. It has 3 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Black Mountain of Maine scores 76, Titcomb Mountain (36 km away) scores 77 and Saddleback Maine (41 km away) scores 70. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | −3° | −14° | 86 mm | 11 | 29 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
| February | 35 | −1° | −13° | 85 mm | 9 | 31 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 32 | 4° | −8° | 97 mm | 11 | 32 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy |
| April | 30 | 11° | −1° | 108 mm | 11 | 32 % | 14 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 61 | 19° | 5° | 100 mm | 12 | 30 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm and showery |
| June | 64 | 24° | 10° | 136 mm | 13 | 30 % | 16 h | Pleasantly warm and showery |
| July | 67 | 27° | 14° | 113 mm | 12 | 32 % | 15 h | Warm and showery |
| August | 73 | 26° | 12° | 111 mm | 10 | 36 % | 14 h | Warm and showery |
| September | 76 | 22° | 8° | 101 mm | 9 | 37 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 40 | 14° | 2° | 136 mm | 12 | 31 % | 11 h | Mild and showery |
| November | 30 | 6° | −4° | 108 mm | 11 | 29 % | 10 h | Chilly and showery |
| December | 24 | 0° | −10° | 118 mm | 13 | 26 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 338 m. Coordinates: 44.58, -70.62.