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Mount Sunapee (NH) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Mount Sunapee can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Mount Sunapee. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mount Sunapee has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1272 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 165 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 75 mm over 12 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Mount Sunapee Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mount Sunapee. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Concord, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Concord, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Mount Sunapee (NH)

Thu   Dec 26
-2°C | -15°C
W 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
2°C | -13°C
W 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
4°C | -7°C
SE 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Mount Sunapee in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Mount Sunapee?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mount Sunapee?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mount Sunapee?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mount Sunapee?
    October tops the wettest month list with 165 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mount Sunapee?
    January is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mount Sunapee?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.