It is important to remember that the weather can change very quickly on Monhegan. It is often very different from the "mainland" weather. It can be cold and foggy in the morning and break into a gorgeous sunny day mid afternoon. Or vise versa.
One of the characteristics of Maine in the late summer that makes it so wonderful to be there, is the cool evenings where you crawl under your feather comforter and hunker down with some red wine as the chill sets in.
This is why we suggest you bring comfortable Maine weather gear on your trip. A warm wool sweater, waterproof/resistant hiking shoes, socks, a scarf and a warm hat.
But also realize it can be quite beautiful during the day and often we lay out in the sun in our bathing suits, or even swim! So, also think about bringing shorts, flip flops and t-shirts.
Do's and don'ts
Do:
- bring rain gear
- pack bug spray
- wear comfy shoes
- bring a baseball cap or visor
- leave the golf clubs at home
- pack a fleece
- think about flannel pajamas
- remember you will be walking everywhere, there is no on island transportation
Don't:
- even think about bringing heels
(unless you like the idea of breaking your ankle
and being helicoptered to the mainland)
- be afraid the get a little wet (never underestimate fog)
- expect big city service, it is a working lobster fishing town!
