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New Hampshire in November
New Hampshire cools off: highs slip to 47°F (9°C), from 60°F in October, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 55/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 47°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 31°F (0°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (89 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 28 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May and September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Comfort slips from 73/100 in October to 55/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- 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 November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
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.
Sabbaday Falls
Easy 0.7-mile walk to a tiered waterfall in a narrow flume off the Kancamagus.
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 November
- Portsmouth in November~42 mi · highs 48°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Woodstock in November~56 mi · highs 45°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Boston in November~63 mi · highs 50°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in November~73 mi · highs 47°F, 4.9 in rain · 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit New Hampshire?
It's middling, scoring 55/100. The best months are May and September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 47°F (9°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is New Hampshire in November?
Average highs are 47°F (9°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in New Hampshire in November?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.4 in (1153 mm).
What should I pack for New Hampshire in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), 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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