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Climate chart Portland ME

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max 113°F min 99°F
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Feb.
max 113°F min 93°F
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Mar.
max 129°F min 106°F
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Apr.
max 129°F min 102°F
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May.
max 142°F min 113°F
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Jun.
max 163°F min 126°F
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Jul.
max 190°F min 135°F
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max 196°F min 142°F
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max 180°F min 135°F
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Oct.
max 163°F min 129°F
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Nov.
max 118°F min 99°F
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Dec.
max 115°F min 99°F
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Weekly overview Portland ME

Weather Portland ME 14 days

Friday 14-03-2025 Partly cloudy 34°F / 37°F
Saturday 15-03-2025 Overcast 34°F / 41°F
Sunday 16-03-2025 Overcast 39°F / 45°F
Monday 17-03-2025 Moderate rain 37°F / 50°F
Tuesday 18-03-2025 Sunny/Clear 36°F / 48°F
Wednesday 19-03-2025 Partly cloudy 43°F / 52°F
Thursday 20-03-2025 Patchy rain possible 36°F / 50°F
Friday 21-03-2025 Patchy rain possible 30°F / 39°F
Saturday 22-03-2025 Sunny/Clear 25°F / 39°F
Sunday 23-03-2025 Light freezing rain 30°F / 36°F
Monday 24-03-2025 Patchy rain possible 34°F / 41°F
Tuesday 25-03-2025 Sunny/Clear 32°F / 41°F
Wednesday 26-03-2025 Sunny/Clear 36°F / 54°F
Thursday 27-03-2025 Sunny/Clear 39°F / 57°F

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Portland ME attractions and Travel Tips

Portland, ME offers easy access to various towns in New England. At the Portland International Jetport, travelers can access the rental car station next to the main terminal. Travelers only need to walk a short distance to pick up their preferred rental car. At HAPPYCAR, we compare offers for local and global rental agencies to ensure that travelers get the right car that suits their travel needs. Some of the agencies that we compare rates include CANCELLATION, Hertz, and Budget.

Explore Portland with a Rental Car

Driving through New England can be laborious to navigate due to its numerous islands. However, with a strong GPS system, it will be easy for you to get around. In case you are traveling in the winter months, be cautious as your travel plans can be affected by the snow and ice. When traveling under these conditions, ensure to give yourself additional travel time.

There is so much to observe and explore when you visit Portland, Maine. With a rental car Portland, you’ll be able to experience scenic excursions along the coast. You can also cruise from Portland to Freeport to take in the sandy beaches and foliage along the way. Car hire Portland allows you to explore the amazing adjacent towns around New England such as New Port, Rhode Island.

Portland, Maine is a hub for musicians, actors, artists, and craftsmen. This stunning coastal city is renowned as one of the best places to visit in America. Portland and adjacent towns in southern Maine are also a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and fans of breathtaking scenery. The Maine coast boasts many of New England's lighthouses. When you visit this location with your rental car Portland, you get the perfect chance to capture your own photos of storied Portland Head Light. George Washington was the president at a time when a beacon was initially established on this striking ledge.

You can also cruise to the Portland Museum of Art, which is the largest and most ancient public art museum in Maine. Here you can admire some stunning collection of American, European and contemporary paintings as well as Maine masterworks. The museum also hosts unique exhibitions and events throughout the year.

A rental car will also enable you to enjoy a drive through Portland as you appreciate the city's architectural marvels, largely rebuilt in Victorian style following an inferno in 1866. One of Portland's ancient brick strucures not only survived the fire but was also endorsed as Maine's pioneer historic house museum in 1901.

If you are a foodie, Portland Maine is renowned as one of the leading burgeoning culinary destinations in the United States. This amazing food city has so much to offer and car hire Portland will enable you to cruise to restaurants such as the Eventide Oyster Company. Here you can enjoy the best seafood in the city. This tiny oyster bar close to the East End specializes in over 20 unique types of bivalves, as well as some of the most renowned lobster rolls in Portland.

You can also visit the Central Provisions; a great joint where you can sample a wide range of shared plates, such as suckling pig, surf clam ceviche, as well as a bunch of charcuterie. This spot is perfect in case you are with a group. If you are a fan of Asian dishes, The Honey Paw is the ideal place for you. Here you can enjoy smoked lamb khao soi and Vietnamese crepes, along with great cocktails. Also, cruise to Izakaya Minato with your car rental Portland for a chance to sample some Japanese food. This spot located on Washington Ave. serves a wide range of Japanese cuisines such as fried chicken, sashimi, and udon, along with an array of sake.