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New Hampshire in February
New Hampshire edges warmer than January, with highs of 33°F (0°C), lows of 15°F (-9°C) and about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 33°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 15°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.1 in (78 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 33°F (0°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.1 in (78 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (45 → 44/100).
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 15°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in New Hampshire in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co.
Barbecue and house beers in North Conway at the east end of the Kancamagus.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Polly's Pancake Parlor
Family-run since 1938, serving pancakes from house-ground flours with mountain views.
Why now A cozy break on a 33°F day.
Artist's Bluff
Short, steep hike to a ledge over Echo Lake and the notch, a classic foliage photo spot.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Coal and biodiesel trains climbing the steep west face of the Northeast's highest peak since 1869.
Nearby in February
- Portsmouth in February~42 mi · highs 35°F, 4.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Woodstock in February~56 mi · highs 30°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Boston in February~63 mi · highs 36°F, 3.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in February~73 mi · highs 35°F, 4.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit New Hampshire?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and September. Expect highs of 33°F (0°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is New Hampshire in February?
Average highs are 33°F (0°C) and average lows 15°F (-9°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in New Hampshire in February?
Some: about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 45.4 in (1153 mm).
What should I pack for New Hampshire in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 15°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.1 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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