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New Hampshire in July
New Hampshire's warmest month brings highs averaging 81°F (27°C), lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 62°F (17°C).
Humidity averages 79%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (100 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and September).
- Humidity season begins: 79% on average, up from 79% in June.
- Comfort improves from 73/100 in June to 76/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in New Hampshire in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola
12-minute gondola up Loon Peak with an observation tower over 24 of NH's 4,000-footers.
Why now July scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Flume Gorge
Two-mile loop on boardwalks through a granite gorge with waterfalls and covered bridges.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Polly's Pancake Parlor
Family-run since 1938, serving pancakes from house-ground flours with mountain views.
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.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.
Nearby in July
- Portsmouth in July~42 mi · highs 74°F, 3.6 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in July~56 mi · highs 79°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Boston in July~63 mi · highs 82°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in July~73 mi · highs 69°F, 3.8 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit New Hampshire?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 87 in May and September. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is New Hampshire in July?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in New Hampshire in July?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.4 in (1153 mm).
What should I pack for New Hampshire in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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