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White Mountains in August
Little changes in White Mountains from July: highs stay near 56°F (13°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), and about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain falls.
At 68/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (113 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What August feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 56°F (13°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 38°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (113 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of White Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by September, the score drops to 61/100.
- Comfort holds steady from July (69 → 68/100).
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 38°F
- 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 White Mountains in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bretton Woods
New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center.
Why now August scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Santa's Village
Christmas-themed park in Jefferson, open since 1953, with reindeer, rides and a holiday season of lights.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 4.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Honeymoon Bridge
Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Crawford Notch State Park
Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing
Brewpub on the main road into North Conway, serving smoked barbecue with its own beers.
Nearby in August
- Vermont in August~66 mi · highs 75°F, 4.3 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in August~67 mi · highs 70°F, 3.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Stowe in August~70 mi · highs 75°F, 4.3 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in August~75 mi · highs 77°F, 3.9 in rain · 12°C (21°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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit White Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 68/100. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How cold is White Mountains in August?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in White Mountains in August?
Some: about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.3 in (1201 mm).
What should I pack for White Mountains in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 38°F), 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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