The 11 Very Real Seasons Every Mainer Has Come To Expect

If this winter is any evidence, we just can’t trust mother nature these days. Forget 4 seasons, we have 11. From 70-degrees in January to snow in April, if there’s one thing we’ve come to expect about the weather in Vacationland it’s that we can’t expect anything at all. But, what can we expect when it comes to the seasons? Here’s a short guide for everyone who want to make sure they’ve got the right clothes at hand for anything our weather throw at them.

1. Winter

Not only does it always feel like "winter is coming" in Maine, most of the time it's actually already here. But, that's okay. We're used to it and a lot of us choose to live here specifically because we love snow.

2. Kinda Spring

But, most of us also love spring! And there's nothing as wonderful as the surprise spring that rolls in early some years. The February temps that allow us to wear just a light jacket are always welcome. Especially since we're always standing by for what comes next...

3. Second Winter

We all know that winter is never REALLY over. Not until, at least, July. This is the season that makes it feel like we just can't live in Maine. But, we do. Because just around the corner is...

4. Not-actually-Spring Spring

While we know this isn't the real spring, we're happy to pretend. A respite from the winter weather is necessary at this point and we'll take whatever we can get because we know the warmer temps will roll in soon.

5. Another. Winter.

Those warmer temps don't roll in immediately though. Because first we've got that last splash of winter to contend with. The snow might not accumulate, but it's annoying none-the-less. In fact, many of us experiences second winter just last week.

6. Mud Season

Once we can reliably say that winter is over, we've got the messiest season to get through. Winter weather always brings mud season. The only good thing about all that mud is that we can save some money getting our cars washed. It's just not worth it.

7. Actual Spring

When mud season ends, we know we've got some great weeks ahead of us. Real spring arrives and it's all bright greenery and the bluest skies. And pollen. There's that too.

8. Summer

And then we get to revel in the warm air of summer. This is when we hit the trails, lay out our towel at the beach and remember why we endured all those months of cold.

9. First Fall

And just when it gets hot enough that we start to wonder why we complained so much about winter, fall arrives! Cool temps start greeting us in the morning, but we don't start taking the kayak racks of the roof of the car just yet because...

10. Summer revisited

We know we've got at least one more week of summer on the way. That pretend summer that comes back to say hello might be one of the best things about the weeks after Labor Day.

11. Actual Fall

And then, of course, real fall arrives. We love the apple cider donuts, pumpkin-flavored everything and the realization that the seasons are a cycle that we just can't stop. And maybe that's why we live here. We appreciate Maine and if living here means 11 seasons, we'll gladly take them!

But, if all goes as expected sprig will roll around eventually and when it does we plan on maximizing our time. One of the things highest on our list is booking a stay on this alpaca farm that's also a bed and breakfast. Check it out here!