Best Time to Visit Franconia Notch State Park
Best time to visit Franconia Notch State Park: July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Franconia Notch State Park
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Franconia Notch State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 9° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 28° | 8° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 40° | 22° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 50° | 32° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 45° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 72° | 55° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 77° | 60° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 56° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 67° | 49° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 41° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 39° | 27° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 30° | 15° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Franconia Notch State Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Franconia Notch State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | 21 mi | 27°F | 48°F cooler | 54 in |
| Vermont | 45 mi | 46°F | +35°F warmer | 39 in |
| Burlington | 79 mi | 48°F | +37°F warmer | 46 in |
| Maine | 95 mi | 47°F | +36°F warmer | 40 in |
| Area Code 617 | 127 mi | 51°F | +40°F warmer | 43 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Franconia Notch State Park is a state park in New Hampshire. Franconia Notch State Park is known for Flume Gorge and Cannon Mountain.
Right now it is 43°F (6°C) in Franconia Notch State Park with clear. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 22°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Franconia Notch State Park is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 77°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 8°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 127 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Washington, Acadia National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore and Baxter State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 3.4°F below the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Franconia Notch State Park today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 22°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Franconia Notch State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:30 PM, Oct 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 52° / 22°
Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 5 mph
⛅ 60° / 42°
Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 10 mph
Things to do in Franconia Notch State Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Franconia Notch State Park.
Quick facts about Franconia Notch State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°8′30.1″N 71°40′54.1″W (44.1417, -71.6817) |
| Established | 1928 |
| Known for | Flume Gorge and Cannon Mountain |
| Local time | 9:30 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Franconia Notch State Park?
Franconia Notch State Park is a state park in New Hampshire. Its coordinates are 44.1417, -71.6817. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Franconia Notch State Park right now?
It is currently 43°F (6°C) with clear. Humidity is 35% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Franconia Notch State Park?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Franconia Notch State Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Franconia Notch State Park in?
Franconia Notch State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:30 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Franconia Notch State Park?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 127 mi away, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 136 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 258 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Franconia Notch State Park?
Popular options include Mount Washington, Acadia National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, Baxter State Park, St. Lawrence River and Martha's Vineyard.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
