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New Hampshire Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Hampshire, the United States of America in April.

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Planning a trip to New Hampshire, the United States of America this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in New Hampshire in April

New Hampshire, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in New Hampshire generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Waterville Valley at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Nashua at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Nashua and -2°C (28°F) in Waterville Valley.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Hampshire, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in West Lebanon with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Bartlett with 122 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Portsmouth enjoys about 223 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore New Hampshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Hampshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Portsmouth)

January1°C (34°F) February2°C (36°F) March7°C (45°F) April13°C (55°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September23°C (73°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit New Hampshire →

Best Places to Visit in New Hampshire in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Hampshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Hampshire

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in New Hampshire, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New Hampshire (April)

Precipitation variation in New Hampshire (April)

Portsmouth

In April Portsmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
223 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Portsmouth →

Nashua

In April Nashua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
223 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Nashua →

Weirs Beach

In April Weirs Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
223 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
excellent
Climate in Weirs Beach →

Dover

In April Dover generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
223 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Dover →

Tilton

In April Tilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
223 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Tilton →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Hampshire in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portsmouth 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Nashua 15°C (59°F) 2°C (36°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Weirs Beach 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Dover 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Tilton 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Gilford 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

New Hampshire weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Hampshire, the United States of America in April?

Expect less favorable weather across New Hampshire, the United States of America in April. The popular destination of Portsmouth averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in New Hampshire, the United States of America in April?

In Portsmouth, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does New Hampshire, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in New Hampshire, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Portsmouth sits around 111 mm (4.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit New Hampshire, the United States of America?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Portsmouth, April may not be the ideal time to visit New Hampshire, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, September provides excellent weather in Portsmouth. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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