WinterOff season ~29°F highs

Things to do in Bar Harbor in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Bar Harbor, with average highs around 29°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Abbe Museum

archive organization in Bar Harbor, United States

Acadia National Park

national park in the US state of Maine

3Indoor escape

Gates House Museum

historic house in Maine, United States

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Bar Harbor in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Bar Harbor?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Bar Harbor, with average highs around 29°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Bar Harbor in January?

Average daytime highs are around 29°F, compared with 77°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Bar Harbor in January?

Top picks for January: Abbe Museum, Acadia National Park, Gates House Museum, Ruggles House Museum, Salome Sellers House Museum.