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New Hampshire in April
New Hampshire warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 42°F in March, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 68/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 56°F (13°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (96 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May and September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in March to 68/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 35°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in New Hampshire in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Artist's Bluff
Short, steep hike to a ledge over Echo Lake and the notch, a classic foliage photo spot.
Why now April scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Coal and biodiesel trains climbing the steep west face of the Northeast's highest peak since 1869.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sabbaday Falls
Easy 0.7-mile walk to a tiered waterfall in a narrow flume off the Kancamagus.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Polly's Pancake Parlor
Family-run since 1938, serving pancakes from house-ground flours with mountain views.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.
Nearby in April
- Portsmouth in April~42 mi · highs 49°F, 4.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Woodstock in April~56 mi · highs 54°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Boston in April~63 mi · highs 56°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in April~73 mi · highs 46°F, 4.8 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~259 m to New Hampshire's ~91 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
New Hampshire in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit New Hampshire?
It's middling, scoring 68/100. The best months are May and September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is New Hampshire in April?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in New Hampshire in April?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.4 in (1153 mm).
What should I pack for New Hampshire in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 35°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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