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.
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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.
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Old Orchard Beach is a village close to atlantic ocean. Warm-summer humid continental climate would be the climate here. August is the month with the highest water temperature at 64.2°F / 17.9°C. The month with the lowest is March with an average water temperature of 37.8°F / 3.2°C. The avg. air temperature is around 70°F / 21.1°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 25.3°F / -3.7°C average air temperature. October is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 1.2mm and December with the max. precipitation in a year with 1.8in / 45.3mm. June, July, August, September would be the best time to visit this place.

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

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Old Orchard Beach water temperature by month

°F

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

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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

August is the month with the highest water temperature at 64.2°F / 17.9°C. The month with the lowest is 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.

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Old Orchard Beach weather today & 14-day weather forecast

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7-day weather forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Jul. 27	Few clouds	83 °F 62°F	28 °C 16°C	1mph (2km/h) southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	70%
Jul. 28	Few clouds	81 °F 60°F	27 °C 16°C	1mph (2km/h) south	0in (0mm) 0 %	79%
Jul. 29	Overcast clouds	76 °F 61°F	25 °C 16°C	1mph (2km/h) east-northeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	86%
Jul. 30	Broken clouds	82 °F 64°F	28 °C 18°C	2mph (3km/h) south	0in (0mm) 0 %	87%
Jul. 31	Broken clouds	83 °F 69°F	28 °C 20°C	2mph (3km/h) south	0in (2mm) 35 %	86%
Aug. 01	Broken clouds	84 °F 69°F	29 °C 21°C	1mph (2km/h) south	0in (2mm) 40 %	88%
Aug. 02	Overcast clouds	81 °F 71°F	27 °C 21°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	80%

+9-day forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Aug. 03	Overcast clouds	82 °F 69°F	28 °C 21°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	78%
Aug. 04	Broken clouds	80 °F 69°F	26 °C 21°C	2mph (3km/h) south-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	80%
Aug. 05	Broken clouds	80 °F 68°F	27 °C 20°C	2mph (3km/h) southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	77%
Aug. 06	Light rain	71 °F 62°F	21 °C 17°C	1mph (2km/h) west-northwest	0in (5mm) 60 %	86%
Aug. 07	Light rain	68 °F 59°F	20 °C 15°C	3mph (4km/h) northeast	0in (6mm) 75 %	94%
Aug. 08	Heavy rain	64 °F 57°F	18 °C 14°C	3mph (4km/h) north-northeast	2in (42mm) 95 %	96%
Aug. 09	Light rain	64 °F 57°F	18 °C 14°C	2mph (4km/h) north-northeast	0in (9mm) 80 %	94%
Aug. 10	Light rain	69 °F 58°F	20 °C 15°C	1mph (2km/h) east-southeast	0in (4mm) 55 %	93%
Aug. 11	Scattered clouds	70 °F 60°F	21 °C 16°C	2mph (3km/h) west-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	81%

Old Orchard Beach weather by month / climate table

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	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%

°C

	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%

October is the driest at 0in / 1.2mm and December the wettest month with 1.8in / 45.3mm. With an average temperature of 70°F / 21.1°C, July is the warmest month in a year. January is the coldest with 25.3°F / -3.7°C average temperature.

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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