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

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Traveling to York, Maine, United States of America? If you're planning to go to York, the following is 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 York, Maine, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in York, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for York, Maine, United States of America

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently become worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid 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 York, Maine, United States of America by month

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January

January in York is frigid, snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows a bit less than half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in York is frigid, snowy and somewhat rainy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in York is brisk, snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. It also snows sometimes. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in York is cold and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you go to York in May, you will notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in York is mild and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in York is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you visit York during August, you might find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in York is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

In October, York is relatively cool. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for York, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in York can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

In December, York can be extremely cold, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) and about half of the time jump into the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for York, with several of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Museum Buildings of Old York, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for York, Maine, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for York.

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