Belfast

City / town · Maine

Belfast

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Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportRKD · 26 mi
Typical stay$204/night
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Overview

Belfast is a city in Waldo County, in the Mid Coast region of Maine.

1 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Nov. (climate data from nearby Acadia National Park)

Jan: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jan: high 32°F, low 15°F32°15°JanFeb: 3.8 in rain3.8"Feb: high 35°F, low 18°F35°18°FebMar: 4.9 in rain4.9"Mar: high 42°F, low 25°F42°25°MarApr: 5.2 in rain5.2"Apr: high 53°F, low 35°F53°35°AprMay: 4.5 in rain4.5"May: high 64°F, low 45°F64°45°MayJun: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jun: high 74°F, low 54°F74°54°JunJul: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jul: high 79°F, low 60°F79°60°JulAug: 3.5 in rain3.5"Aug: high 78°F, low 60°F78°60°AugSep: 4.2 in rain4.2"Sep: high 71°F, low 53°F71°53°SepOct: 5.9 in rain5.9"Oct: high 58°F, low 43°F58°43°OctNov: 5.9 in rain5.9"Nov: high 48°F, low 33°F48°33°NovDec: 5.7 in rain5.7"Dec: high 38°F, low 22°F38°22°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • RKD Knox County Regional Airport, Rockland — 26 mi away. Directions
  • BGR Bangor International Airport, Bangor — 28 mi away. Directions
  • PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $179–$179 a night (typical $204), from 2 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$220, mid-range ~$280, comfortable ~$340.

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    Stay Belfast Bay Inn

    📍 72 Main St☎ +1 207 338-5600⚠ Last checked Aug 2016 — confirm before you go
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    Stay Belfast Harbor Inn

    📍 91 Searsport Ave☎ +1 207 338-2740⚠ Last checked Aug 2016 — confirm before you go
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    Stay The Gull Motel

    📍 196 Searsport Ave☎ +1 207 338-4030⚠ Last checked Aug 2016 — confirm before you go
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    Stay The Jeweled Turret Inn

    Bed and breakfast with 7 guest rooms and a secondary apartment outside of the main home. Accommodations include private baths, breakfast, air conditioning, and wifi. Common areas include wide verandas with porch swings and 4 parlors with fireplaces.

    📍 40 Pearl St💲 Rooms: $179-$229Check-in 3:00-7:00pm · out 11:00am☎ +1 207 338-2304
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