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Bangor, ME Weather Oct. 24-27: Chilly Nights, Highs Near 60°
Caribou, ME – Northern and eastern Maine residents can expect a chilly start to the weekend Saturday, October 24, with early morning temperatures falling into the 20s and lower 30s before a prolonged
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-23T21:37:03.557Z
Caribou, ME – Northern and eastern Maine residents can expect a chilly start to the weekend Saturday, October 24, with early morning temperatures falling into the 20s and lower 30s before a prolonged stretch of dry weather continues into next week.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Caribou, high pressure will build south of the region this weekend, keeping precipitation limited while temperatures gradually moderate during the afternoon hours.
Saturday Morning Temperatures Could Drop to 24 Degrees
Some of the coldest conditions are expected Saturday morning, with temperatures near 24 degrees in Houlton, 25 degrees in Presque Isle and 26 degrees in Caribou.
Bangor is forecast to begin Saturday near 28 degrees, while coastal communities such as Bar Harbor should remain milder, with temperatures around 37 degrees.
By Saturday afternoon, temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 40s and lower 50s across much of northern Maine.
Sunday Brings Warmer Afternoon Temperatures
Sunday, October 25, should bring slightly warmer conditions, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 56 degrees in Caribou, 57 degrees in Presque Isle and 58 degrees in Bangor.
Some eastern Maine communities, including Dover Foxcroft, could approach 60 degrees.
The dry conditions should provide favorable opportunities for weekend travel, outdoor activities and seasonal yard work.
Cold Front Arrives Monday, Breezy Conditions Follow
The NWS expects the next cold front to move across Maine during the middle to latter part of Monday, October 26.
Breezy daytime conditions are possible Monday and Tuesday, although widespread precipitation is not indicated in the current outlook.
Another high pressure system is expected to build into the region Wednesday, helping maintain dry conditions through Thursday, October 29.
For coastal and marine interests, Small Craft Advisories remain in effect Friday, October 23, until 5 p.m. for intracoastal waters and 10 p.m. for coastal waters.
Residents should prepare for cold mornings, monitor marine conditions and check updated forecasts before traveling.