Gardiner, Maine has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 35.8 °F (low) to 55.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.2 Inches. Gardiner is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6 °F | 29.8 °F | 3.49 in. |
| February | 12.3 °F | 32.8 °F | 2.95 in. |
| March | 22.1 °F | 41.0 °F | 3.7 in. |
| April | 32.9 °F | 53.4 °F | 4.18 in. |
| May | 43.6 °F | 64.8 °F | 3.58 in. |
| June | 53.2 °F | 73.6 °F | 4.37 in. |
| July | 59.2 °F | 79.5 °F | 3.38 in. |
| August | 57.8 °F | 78.8 °F | 3.56 in. |
| September | 50.3 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.92 in. |
| October | 39.3 °F | 58.7 °F | 5.37 in. |
| November | 29.6 °F | 46.7 °F | 4.42 in. |
| December | 18.9 °F | 35.9 °F | 4.25 in. |
| Annual | 35.8 °F | 55.5 °F | 47.17 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |