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White Mountains in April
White Mountains warms up: highs climb to 31°F (-1°C), from 16°F in March, with lows of 12°F (-11°C) and about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 40/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 12°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.8 in (97 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Highs only reach about 31°F (-1°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 12°F (-11°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 3.8 in (97 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (15°F) from March.
- Comfort slips from 43/100 in March to 40/100.
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 12°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in White Mountains in April
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing
Brewpub on the main road into North Conway, serving smoked barbecue with its own beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Santa's Village
Christmas-themed park in Jefferson, open since 1953, with reindeer, rides and a holiday season of lights.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, from 1869; winter trains climb partway up to Waumbek Station.
Honeymoon Bridge
Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.
Crawford Notch State Park
Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.
Nearby in April
- Vermont in April~66 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in April~67 mi · highs 46°F, 4.8 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Stowe in April~70 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in April~75 mi · highs 54°F, 3.4 in rain · 13°C (23°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~488 m to White Mountains's ~1,891 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.
White Mountains in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit White Mountains?
It's middling, scoring 40/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 31°F (-1°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain or snow. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is White Mountains in April?
Average highs are 31°F (-1°C) and average lows 12°F (-11°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in White Mountains in April?
Some: about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 47.3 in (1201 mm).
What should I pack for White Mountains in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 12°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.8 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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Planning White Mountains in April?
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