Flume Gorge, NH

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Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire.
Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire - MyCatIsAChonk, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
61°F
High: 61° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KHIE
Observed at: 9:05 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 48%
Tonight:Rain. Cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday:Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night:Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 57°F. Rain forecast later today (77%). Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 55°F. High rain probability (86%). Light wind (10 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 57°F. Rain forecast later today (77%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 55°F. High rain probability (86%). Light wind (10 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 57°F. Rain forecast later today (77%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 55°F. High rain probability (86%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Flume Gorge

Flume Gorge is a popular Franconia Notch attraction with waterfalls, wooden walkways, stone walls, stairs, forest paths, and close-up views of rushing mountain water.

Make the Most of a Flume Gorge Day

Check operating dates and entry arrangements before traveling. Spray, rain, leaves, and early or late-season ice can make stairs and boardwalks slick even when nearby roads are dry.

Weather Tips for Flume Gorge

  • Compare valley and higher-elevation forecasts; temperature, wind, cloud, and precipitation can change sharply with elevation.
  • If thunder is possible, finish exposed summits, overlooks, ridges, and event grounds early and keep shelter close.
  • Check overnight lows, wet ground, drainage, and the nearest substantial shelter before settling into camp.
  • Spring mud, summer bugs, fall crowds, and winter ice can affect access even on a mild day.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Lincoln
  • The Basin
  • Liberty Gorge
  • Sentinel Pine Bridge
  • Pemigewasset River
  • Cannon Mountain
  • Lafayette Place Campground

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Flume Gorge day. Match elevation, wind, storms, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.

7-Day Forecast for Flume Gorge

☀
61°F
High: 61° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KHIE
Observed at: 9:05 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 48%
Sun 🌧
56° 51°
79%
Mon 🌧
55° 51°
86%
Tue 🌧
60° 51°
26%
Wed ⛅
66° 53°
1%
Thu ⛅
68° 54°
8%
Fri 🌧
66° 48°
22%
Sat 🌧
61° --°
22%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

56° Sun 55° Mon 60° Tue 66° Wed 68° Thu 66° Fri 61° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

51° Sun 51° Mon 51° Tue 53° Wed 54° Thu 48° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 93 Sun 93 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:29 pm CDT

Flume Gorge Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Flume Gorge brings snow, ice, wind chill, short daylight, and changing road access. Summit and notch conditions may be severe while nearby valleys remain manageable; traction and conservative turnaround times matter. Check current facility and road status before departure.

Spring

Spring around Flume Gorge is mud season, with snowmelt, soft trails, lingering high-elevation ice, and rising waterways. Avoid widening trails by walking around deep mud. Black flies often become noticeable from late spring into early summer.

Summer

Summer at Flume Gorge brings the warmest weather, humidity, mosquitoes, and afternoon thunderstorm potential. Early starts reduce heat and give exposed routes more margin before storms. Higher elevations can still be cold, windy, or foggy.

Fall

Fall is a popular season at Flume Gorge, with cooler air, changing foliage, and generally comfortable outdoor conditions. Parking, traffic, and trail congestion can peak on foliage weekends. Cold nights, early ice, and rapidly shortening daylight return late in the season.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around the low 40s in the Franconia Notch valley, based on the relevant summit or surrounding regional context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 80–110 inches in the surrounding notch; elevation and year-to-year storm tracks cause substantial variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest, although high terrain and water exposure stay cooler.
  • Coolest months: January and February are typically coldest, with wind chill often more important than temperature alone.
  • Wettest season: late spring and summer keep waterfalls active and surfaces wet.
  • Driest season: winter is drier by rainfall but snowy and icy.
  • Best outdoor window: late May through October during normal gorge operations.