Weather on May 17 at Acadia
Acadia National Park
Based on 54 years of data from Bar Harbor, ME
Planning Your Visit
May 17th in Acadia National Park (via Bar Harbor, ME) typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 45°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 17th was in 2026 (67°F average), while the coldest was 2007 (42°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of May 17th dates historically, with the wettest May 17th recording 3.48" of rain. The last decade has been 4.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 17th in Acadia? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 2025 | 52°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 68°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 54°F | 33°F | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 68°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 72°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 65°F | 42°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 54°F | 43°F | -- | -- |
| 2018 | 75°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 2017 | 76°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 2016 | 65°F | 39°F | -- | -- |
| 2015 | 57°F | 45°F | -- | -- |
| 2014 | 65°F | 52°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2013 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 66°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2011 | 49°F | 41°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2010 | 69°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 59°F | 46°F | 2.74" | 0" |
| 2008 | 65°F | 47°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2007 | 46°F | 37°F | 3.48" | 0" |
| 2006 | 61°F | 47°F | 1.88" | 0" |
| 2005 | 47°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 65°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 62°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 67°F | 45°F | -- | -- |
| 2001 | 57°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 67°F | 43°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1999 | 71°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 72°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 56°F | 40°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1996 | 66°F | 43°F | 1.6" | 0" |
| 1995 | 54°F | 37°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1993 | 71°F | 45°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1992 | 62°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 74°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 76°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 55°F | 44°F | 0.48" | 0" |
| 1987 | 70°F | 42°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1986 | 63°F | 46°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 1985 | 63°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 57°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 67°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 57°F | 44°F | 0.99" | 0" |
| 1980 | 73°F | -- | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 70°F | 45°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 1978 | 60°F | 46°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 1977 | 87°F | -- | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 69°F | 47°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1975 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 75°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 55°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 67°F | 45°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1971 | 53°F | 43°F | 0.91" | 0" |