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Mount Katahdin

Baxter State Park, Maine, United States
Best timeJul–Sep
Signature routeKnife Edge
In season~57°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

-6–64°F
Fares from$369
Nearest airportBGR
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The route
Topographic route map for Mount Katahdin
StartFinish
Elevation profile1,296 ft
0 mi1,020 ft low3.24 mi
3miles
1,306ft high point
138ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak May, Jul, Aug. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMay · 43%
WarmestJul · 64°F
WettestJul
Best windowJul–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Appalachian Trail's northern terminus and its heart-stopping Knife Edge.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Knife Edge. Nearest airport is BGR.

Pairs well with

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Katahdin?

The best time to visit Mount Katahdin is July–September, in Baxter State Park, Maine, United States.

Where is Mount Katahdin?

Mount Katahdin is in Baxter State Park, Maine, United States. The nearest major airport is BGR.

What is Mount Katahdin known for?

The Appalachian Trail's northern terminus and its heart-stopping Knife Edge.

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