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New Hampshire in March
New Hampshire warms up: highs climb to 42°F (5°C), from 33°F in February, with lows of 24°F (-5°C) and about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 42°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 24°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.5 in (90 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 42°F (5°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 24°F (-5°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May and September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 35°F.
- Comfort holds steady from February (44 → 46/100).
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 24°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in New Hampshire in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola
12-minute gondola up Loon Peak with an observation tower over 24 of NH's 4,000-footers.
Flume Gorge
Two-mile loop on boardwalks through a granite gorge with waterfalls and covered bridges.
Sabbaday Falls
Easy 0.7-mile walk to a tiered waterfall in a narrow flume off the Kancamagus.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.
Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co.
Barbecue and house beers in North Conway at the east end of the Kancamagus.
Nearby in March
- Portsmouth in March~42 mi · highs 40°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Woodstock in March~56 mi · highs 39°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Boston in March~63 mi · highs 43°F, 4.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Portland, Maine in March~73 mi · highs 38°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit New Hampshire?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are May and September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 42°F (5°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is New Hampshire in March?
Average highs are 42°F (5°C) and average lows 24°F (-5°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in New Hampshire in March?
Some: about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 4th-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 March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 24°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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