Gunstock Mountain
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 80°F. Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 80°F. Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 80°F. Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Gunstock Mountain
Gunstock Mountain is a year-round recreation area for hiking, mountain biking, camping, scenic views, events, and winter conditions above the Lake Winnipesaukee shore.
Make the Most of a Gunstock Mountain Day
Check operating schedules separately from trail and weather conditions. Mountain wind, thunderstorms, wet bike trails, and winter road conditions can affect different activities in different ways.
Weather Tips for Gunstock Mountain
- 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.
- After steady rain, favor paved paths or well-drained routes until natural surfaces recover.
- 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:
- Gilford
- Belknap Range
- Lake Winnipesaukee overlooks
- Ellacoya State Park
- Mount Rowe
- Laconia
- Belknap Mountain
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Gunstock Mountain 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 Gunstock Mountain
Gunstock Mountain Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Gunstock Mountain 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 Gunstock Mountain 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 Gunstock Mountain 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 Gunstock Mountain, 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 44–46°F in the Lakes Region foothills, based on the relevant summit or surrounding regional context.
- Annual snowfall: commonly 60–80 inches, with more on the mountain; 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 are wettest.
- Driest season: winter is drier by rain but snow remains central.
- Best outdoor window: late May through October for hiking and biking, subject to operating schedules.