When to visit White Mountains (North Conway) without the crowds
White Mountains (North Conway) (New Hampshire, United States) is calmest in February, March, April, May and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, September and October. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with February, March, April, May and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jun & Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of October.
Tip
The Cog Railway up Mount Washington runs year-round; the summit is among the windiest on Earth.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | -1 °C (30 °F)9 rainy days · ~51 cm of snow | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 1 °C (33 °F)8 rainy days · ~64 cm of snow | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 5 °C (41 °F)9 rainy days · ~39 cm of snow | |
| April | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 12 °C (53 °F)11 rainy days · ~13 cm of snow | |
| May | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 19 °C (67 °F)10 rainy days | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 24 °C (76 °F)11 rainy days | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F)11 rainy days | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (79 °F)10 rainy days | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 22 °C (72 °F)7 rainy days | Labour Day |
| October | 4/5 · busy | 15 °C (60 °F)9 rainy days | Fall foliage (late Sep–Oct) |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 7 °C (45 °F)9 rainy days · ~10 cm of snow | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 1 °C (34 °F)10 rainy days · ~51 cm of snow | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Black fly season (May–Jun): bring repellent.
- Snow (Dec–Apr): about 13–64 cm in a typical month; in 10 years there were 40 days with over 15 cm (the biggest, 54 cm on Mar 23, 2024). Estimated from Copernicus ERA5.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit White Mountains (North Conway) without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February, March, April, May and December (crowds 2/5). In May the average high is 19 °C (67 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, May and December.
When is White Mountains (North Conway) most crowded?
The busiest season is July, September and October. The second half of October.
What is the weather like in White Mountains (North Conway)?
Average highs range from -1 °C (30 °F) in January to 28 °C (82 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in April (about 11 days) and least in September (7). It snows most in February: about 64 cm in a typical month (estimated).
What should I know before going to White Mountains (North Conway)?
Black fly season (May–Jun): bring repellent. Snow (Dec–Apr): about 13–64 cm in a typical month; in 10 years there were 40 days with over 15 cm (the biggest, 54 cm on Mar 23, 2024). Estimated from Copernicus ERA5.
What festivals are there in White Mountains (North Conway)?
The main ones: Fall foliage (late Sep–Oct) (October).