Best Time to Visit Mount Washington
Best time to visit Mount Washington: July. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mount Washington
Go in July. 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 Mount Washington 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 | 6° | -7° | 4,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 12° | -7° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 23° | 4° | 6,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 32° | 14° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 44° | 28° | 6,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 39° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 60° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 56° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 50° | 35° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 39° | 25° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 10° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 15° | -1° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mount Washington compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Washington.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Notch State Park | 21 mi | 43°F | +48°F warmer | 48 in |
| Vermont | 63 mi | 46°F | +51°F warmer | 39 in |
| Maine | 75 mi | 47°F | +52°F warmer | 40 in |
| Burlington | 95 mi | 48°F | +53°F warmer | 46 in |
| Boston Logan International Airport | 132 mi | 52°F | +57°F warmer | 44 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
Mount Washington is a mountain in New Hampshire. Mount Washington is a mountain known as famously extreme weather. It sits at 6.289 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 22°F (-6°C) in Mount Washington with clear. It feels like 11°F. Today runs from 19°F to 32°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mount Washington is July. The climate is polar. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -7°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 132 mi away. Nearby highlights include Franconia Notch State Park, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park and Cape Cod National Seashore.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 32°F is 6.8°F below the 39°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Washington today at 9.7/10. Overnight lows near 19°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 Mount Washington right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:34 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 26° / 15°
Overcast · 7% rain · wind 10 mph
☀️ 36° / 17°
Clear sky · 1% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Mount Washington
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Washington.
Quick facts about Mount Washington
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°16′13.8″N 71°18′11.9″W (44.2705, -71.3033) |
| Elevation | 6.289 ft |
| Known for | famously extreme weather |
| Local time | 4:34 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | July |
| Climate | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Washington?
Mount Washington is a mountain in New Hampshire. Its coordinates are 44.2705, -71.3033. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Washington right now?
It is currently 22°F (-6°C) with clear. Humidity is 9% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Washington?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Washington, which has a polar climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Washington in?
Mount Washington observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:34 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Washington?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 132 mi away, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 145 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 275 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Washington?
Popular options include Franconia Notch State Park, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, St. Lawrence River and Martha's Vineyard.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
