Best Time to Drive: West Scarborough, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME

The best time to drive from West Scarborough, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is May, June, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. November is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

May

Also great

June

Also great

August

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Challenging 28°F

Feb

Challenging 30°F

Mar

Fair 38°F

Apr

Good 50°F

May

Great 60°F

Jun

Great 70°F

Jul

Good 76°F

Aug

Great 74°F

Sep

Great 66°F

Oct

Good 54°F

Nov

Difficult 42°F

Dec

Difficult 32°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 28°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Challenging

February

Avg temp 30°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Challenging

March

Avg temp 38°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Fair

April

Avg temp 50°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Good

May

Avg temp 60°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 70°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 76°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 74°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 66°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 54°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Good

November

Avg temp 42°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Difficult

December

Avg temp 32°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Climate Context

West Scarborough, ME

Northeast

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Northeast

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