Old Orchard Beach Water Temperature
7 miles of sand on Saco Bay on the Atlantic Ocean make Old Orchard Beach one of the most popular destinations in Maine.
An excellent family summer holiday choice, local attractions include the popular Palace Playland Park on the beach, weekly concerts and fireworks, spectacular scenery and more.
Old Orchard Beach Summary
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Current water temperature | / |
| Warmest Month Water Temperature: | August with 64.2°F / 17.9°C |
| Coldest Month Water Temperature: | March with 37.8°F / 3.2°C |
| Warmest Month Air Temperature: | July with 70°F / 21.1°C |
| Coldest Month Air Temperature: | January with 25.3°F / -3.7°C |
| Wettest Month: | December with 1.8in / 45.3mm |
| Driest Month: | October with 0in / 1.2mm |
| Highest Humidity | June with 77.4% |
| Lowest Humidity | February with 69.1% |
| Best Time to Visit: | June, July, August, September |
| Climate Classification | Warm-summer humid continental climate |
Old Orchard Beach water temperature by month
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
43.2 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
|
February |
39.6 | 38.7 | 37.9 |
|
March |
38.8 | 37.9 | 37.6 |
|
April |
44.2 | 41.2 | 38.8 |
|
May |
51.8 | 47.7 | 44.4 |
|
June |
59.4 | 55.4 | 51.8 |
|
July |
64.2 | 62.1 | 58.6 |
|
August |
64.8 | 64 | 62.6 |
|
September |
63.1 | 60.6 | 58.1 |
|
October |
57.9 | 54.5 | 51.1 |
|
November |
51.1 | 49.1 | 47.1 |
|
December |
47.1 | 45.1 | 43.2 |
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°C) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°C) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°C) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
6.2 | 5.2 | 4.2 |
|
February |
4.2 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
|
March |
3.8 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
|
April |
6.8 | 5.1 | 3.8 |
|
May |
11 | 8.7 | 6.9 |
|
June |
15.2 | 13 | 11 |
|
July |
17.9 | 16.7 | 14.8 |
|
August |
18.2 | 17.8 | 17 |
|
September |
17.3 | 15.9 | 14.5 |
|
October |
14.4 | 12.5 | 10.6 |
|
November |
10.6 | 9.5 | 8.4 |
|
December |
8.4 | 7.3 | 6.2 |
The warmest water temperature are in August with around 64.2°F / 17.9°C. The coldest in March with an average water temperature of 37.8°F / 3.2°C.
Surfing is allowed at Old Orchard Beach and you can rent equipment from several local outlets. However, surfing is not permitted on the beach from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. during the summer as the beach is a busy swimming area. Water temperatures range from 46.5F in May to 54.5F in June, then peak at 63.7F in August. Swimming is enjoyable right through till October when water temperatures can still be as high as 49.4F. Surfers may need a light or short suit in the early mornings during summer.
Varying seasonal temperatures with a March low of 38F will require thicker sealed suits, and possibly other equipment depending on daily conditions. Always surf with friends, the Atlantic swells can be unpredictable at certain times of the year.
Old Orchard Beach weather by month / climate table
Max. Temperature °F | ø. Temperature °F | Min. Temperature (°F) |
Precip. (in) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
36.9 | 25.3 | 14 | 1.4 | 1 | 70.7% |
|
February |
36.5 | 27 | 16.5 | 0.9 | 0 | 69.1% |
|
March |
45.9 | 33.4 | 22.5 | 0.2 | 0 | 69.6% |
|
April |
55.6 | 43.5 | 32.9 | 0.8 | 3 | 69.6% |
|
May |
67.1 | 53.2 | 42.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 74.7% |
|
June |
75.2 | 62.8 | 52.3 | 0.2 | 0 | 77.4% |
|
July |
78.3 | 70 | 63.1 | 0.2 | 1 | 76.7% |
|
August |
77.4 | 69.4 | 62.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 77.2% |
|
September |
74.1 | 63.5 | 55.6 | 0.2 | 0 | 77.1% |
|
October |
63 | 52.2 | 41.7 | 0 | 0 | 74.7% |
|
November |
55.4 | 42.4 | 33.3 | 0.2 | 0 | 73% |
|
December |
43.7 | 33.1 | 24.1 | 1.8 | 0 | 71.5% |
Max. Temperature °C | ø. Temperature °C | Min. Temperature (°C) |
Precip. (mm) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
2.7 | -3.7 | -10 | 34.6 | 1 | 70.7% |
|
February |
2.5 | -2.8 | -8.6 | 23.7 | 0 | 69.1% |
|
March |
7.7 | 0.8 | -5.3 | 6.3 | 0 | 69.6% |
|
April |
13.1 | 6.4 | 0.5 | 20.4 | 3 | 69.6% |
|
May |
19.5 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 20.6 | 1 | 74.7% |
|
June |
24 | 17.1 | 11.3 | 6 | 0 | 77.4% |
|
July |
25.7 | 21.1 | 17.3 | 4 | 1 | 76.7% |
|
August |
25.2 | 20.8 | 16.9 | 15.6 | 0 | 77.2% |
|
September |
23.4 | 17.5 | 13.1 | 5.4 | 0 | 77.1% |
|
October |
17.2 | 11.2 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0 | 74.7% |
|
November |
13 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 0 | 73% |
|
December |
6.5 | 0.6 | -4.4 | 45.3 | 0 | 71.5% |
Best Time to Visit Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach enjoys a semi sheltered location on Saco Bay making it the perfect choice for warm, sunny vacations. 10 minutes drive from Maine’s largest city, Portland and 90 minutes drive from Boston, Old Orchard beach is easy to reach for international travelers.
May till October are the most popular times for visiting, with temperatures above 70F from May onwards, peaking at 79F in August. Cooling Atlantic breezes ensure that it’s always pleasant on the beach, with swimming and playing in the sand ideal pastimes for those with young families.
The 500 foot wooden pier lined with souvenir shops, food stands and a nightclub appeals to all tastes and ages.
Activities around Old Orchard Beach
Catch a ball game at the recently renovated Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, or enjoy a round of golf on a world class course. Try sea fishing, bird watching or whale watching with one of the many excursions and boat trips available locally throughout the year.
Activities & POI in Old Orchard Beach
| Type of Activity | List |
|---|---|
| Beach | Back Shore, Fortunes Rocks Beach, Western Beach, Camp Ellis Reach, Old Orchard Beach, Surfside Beach, Freddy Beach, Ferry Beach, Scarborough Beach, Higgins Beach, Hills Beach |
| Attraction | The Saco Drive In, Biddeford Arena |
| Golf Course | Abenakee Golf Club, Prouts Neck Country Club, Willowdale Golf Club, Dunegrass, Maintenance Building |
| Caravan Site | Wild Acres, Hid'n Pines Family Campground, Paradise Park Resort, Powder Horn Family Camping Resort, Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA, Silver Springs Campground and Cottages |
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