Exeter (NH) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Exeter. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C (34°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -9°C (16°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Exeter has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1292 mm (51 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Exeter has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 135 mm (5.3 in), and the driest month, January, with 86 mm (3.4 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Exeter Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Exeter. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Exeter.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year