Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Old Orchard Beach, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Old Orchard Beach, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Old Orchard Beach, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States of America by month

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January

Traveling to Old Orchard Beach in January, you will notice that it is frosty, snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

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February

February here is freezing, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows 5-10 days this month.

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March

March in Old Orchard Beach is cold, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows sometimes.

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April

In April, Old Orchard Beach is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). During your visit, you can expect several inches of snow. This is also a rainy time for Old Orchard Beach, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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May

In May, Old Orchard Beach is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and about half of the time jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Old Orchard Beach, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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June

June in Old Orchard Beach is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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July

If you are traveling to Old Orchard Beach in July, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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August

Traveling to Old Orchard Beach in August, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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September

If you go to Old Orchard Beach in September, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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October

If you go to Old Orchard Beach in October, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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November

November in Old Orchard Beach can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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December

December in Old Orchard Beach can be brisk, snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. It also snows 5-10 days this month. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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Activities for Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Old Orchard Beach.

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