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White Mountains in July
White Mountains's warmest month brings highs averaging 58°F (14°C), lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 69/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs near 58°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.7 in (119 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 01 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of White Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in June to 69/100.
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in White Mountains in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, from 1869; winter trains climb partway up to Waumbek Station.
Why now July scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Wildcat Mountain
Ski area in Pinkham Notch with direct views across to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 4.7 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 July
- Vermont in July~66 mi · highs 77°F, 4.6 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in July~67 mi · highs 69°F, 3.8 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Stowe in July~70 mi · highs 77°F, 4.6 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in July~75 mi · highs 79°F, 4.3 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit White Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 69/100. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so July is outside its suggested window.
How cold is White Mountains in July?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in White Mountains in July?
Some: about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.3 in (1201 mm).
What should I pack for White Mountains in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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