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New Hampshire Weather in October

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

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

What to Expect in New Hampshire in October

New Hampshire, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in New Hampshire generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Waterville Valley to 17°C (63°F) in Salem. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Salem and 2°C (36°F) in Waterville Valley.

For specific regional insights in New Hampshire, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Dover with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Waterville Valley with 170 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Portsmouth receives about 183 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in New Hampshire, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New Hampshire (October)

Precipitation variation in New Hampshire (October)

Portsmouth

In October Portsmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
183 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Portsmouth →

Nashua

In October Nashua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
183 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Nashua →

Weirs Beach

In October Weirs Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
183 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Weirs Beach →

Dover

In October Dover generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
183 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Dover →

Tilton

In October Tilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
183 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tilton →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New Hampshire, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portsmouth 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Nashua 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Weirs Beach 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Dover 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Tilton 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Gilford 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

New Hampshire weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across New Hampshire, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Portsmouth averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Portsmouth peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in October, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in New Hampshire, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Portsmouth sits around 116 mm (4.6 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Portsmouth. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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