Mount Chocorua, NH

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Mount Chocorua reflected in Chocorua Lake at sunset
Mount Chocorua reflected in Chocorua Lake at sunset. Photo by EgorovaSvetlana, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
66°F
High: 66° | Low: 51°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KIZG
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: %
Tonight:Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday:Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night:Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 53°F. Rain forecast later today (83%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 17/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 51°F. High rain probability (95%). Light wind (15 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 53°F. Rain forecast later today (83%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 19/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 51°F. High rain probability (95%). Breezy winds (15 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  3 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 53°F. Rain forecast later today (83%). Windy conditions (20 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (53°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 2/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 51°F. High rain probability (95%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (51°F).

About Mount Chocorua

Mount Chocorua is a recognizable eastern White Mountains peak with an exposed rocky summit, multiple hiking approaches, nearby Chocorua Lake, and forest campgrounds.

Make the Most of a Mount Chocorua Day

Begin early enough to clear the summit before afternoon thunderstorms or lowering clouds. Chocorua Lake can provide a lower-elevation alternative, but wind and cold water still matter.

Weather Tips for Mount Chocorua

  • Compare valley and higher-elevation forecasts; temperature, wind, cloud, and precipitation can change sharply with elevation.
  • Wind, current, water temperature, waves, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
  • 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:

  • Chocorua Lake
  • Tamworth
  • Albany
  • Champney Falls
  • Piper Trail
  • White Lake State Park
  • Sandwich Range

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Mount Chocorua 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 Mount Chocorua, NH

☁
66°F
High: 66° | Low: 51°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KIZG
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: %
Sun 🌧
52° 47°
84%
Mon 🌧
51° 48°
95%
Tue 🌧
57° 49°
32%
Wed ⛅
63° 51°
3%
Thu ⛅
66° 52°
4%
Fri 🌧
64° 47°
17%
Sat 🌧
59° --°
23%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

52° Sun 51° Mon 57° Tue 63° Wed 66° Thu 64° Fri 59° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

47° Sun 48° Mon 49° Tue 51° Wed 52° Thu 47° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 70 Sun 68 Mon 95 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:28 pm CDT

Mount Chocorua Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Mount Chocorua 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 Mount Chocorua is mud season, with snowmelt, soft trails, lingering high-elevation ice, and rising waterways. Cold water remains a serious factor even when the air feels warm. Black flies often become noticeable from late spring into early summer.

Summer

Summer at Mount Chocorua brings the warmest weather, humidity, mosquitoes, and afternoon thunderstorm potential. Morning commonly offers calmer water and a larger safety margin before storms. Higher elevations can still be cold, windy, or foggy.

Fall

Fall is a popular season at Mount Chocorua, 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: generally around 42–46°F near surrounding trail towns, based on the relevant summit or surrounding regional context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 60–100 inches, with higher totals on upper slopes; 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 bring frequent rain and thunderstorms.
  • Driest season: winter is driest by rainfall but snow and ice persist.
  • Best outdoor window: late May through early October for hiking, camping, and lake alternatives.