Maine in February

July and August bring peak everything - crowds, prices, and perfect weather. Highs hit 75-80°F, perfect for hiking Acadia or lounging on Old Orchard Beach. But expect traffic jams on Route 1 and restaurant waits over an hour. September might be Maine's secret best month. Crowds thin after Labor Day, but weather stays warm through mid-month. Fall colors start showing in the mountains, and restaurant service improves dramatically. Hotel rates drop 30-40% after Labor Day weekend. October delivers peak foliage, especially inland around Rangeley Lakes and western mountains. Coastal areas stay green longer, but the light gets magical - photographers call it the golden hour that lasts all day. Pack layers; temperatures swing from 40°F mornings to 65°F afternoons. June works if you don't mind unpredictable weather. You might get 80°F and sunny, or 55°F and foggy. Lupines bloom along roadsides, creating purple carpets that locals call 'lupine season.' Black flies can be brutal inland, but coastal breezes keep them manageable. Winter transforms Maine into a different place entirely. Ski areas like Sugarloaf get serious snow, and coastal towns like Camden look like Christmas cards. Just know that many coastal restaurants and attractions close November through April.