Lake Winnipesaukee Water Temperature

Lake Winnepesaukee in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and is a wonderful destination for visitors with an interest in fishing, sailing and water sports. The spectacular natural beauty of the area makes it popular with visitors from all over the world and there are many bird species and other wildlife which make the area home, a real treat for nature lovers.
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The nearby towns and villages including Alton, Orange, Tilton and Laconia are friendly and offer plenty of accommodation and facilities for visitors.
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Lake Winnipesaukee is a village close to Lake Winnipesaukee. August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 75.6°F / 24.2°C. The coolest month is February with an avg. water temperature of 32.4°F / 0.2°C. October is the sunniest at 0in / 0mm and February the wettest month with 1.5in / 38.1mm. The average air temperature is around 70.2°F / 21.2°C, July is the hottest month in a year. January is the coolest with 19.9°F / -6.7°C average air temperature. Warm-summer humid continental climate would be the climate here. June, July, August, September would be the best time to visit.

Lake Winnipesaukee Summary

Description	Value
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 75.6°F / 24.2°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	February with 32.4°F / 0.2°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	July with 70.2°F / 21.2°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	January with 19.9°F / -6.7°C
Wettest Month:	February with 1.5in / 38.1mm
Driest Month:	October with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity	October with 74.9%
Lowest Humidity	April with 69.1%
Best Time to Visit:	June, July, August, September
Climate Classification	Warm-summer humid continental climate

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Lake Winnipesaukee water temperature by month

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Lake Winnipesaukee water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	37.9	34.9	32.9
February	32.9	32.4	32.2
March	32.7	32.4	32.2
April	39	35.1	32.7
May	53.2	45.7	39.2
June	68.4	60.1	52.9
July	76.1	71.8	66.4
August	76.8	73.9	71.2
September	74.3	69.1	64.6
October	64.9	58.3	51.8
November	52.5	47.5	43.9
December	43.7	40.6	38.1

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Lake Winnipesaukee water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	3.3	1.6	0.5
February	0.5	0.2	0.1
March	0.4	0.2	0.1
April	3.9	1.7	0.4
May	11.8	7.6	4
June	20.2	15.6	11.6
July	24.5	22.1	19.1
August	24.9	23.3	21.8
September	23.5	20.6	18.1
October	18.3	14.6	11
November	11.4	8.6	6.6
December	6.5	4.8	3.4

The hottest water temperature typically reached in August with around 75.6°F / 24.2°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 32.4°F / 0.2°C.

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Lake Winnipesaukee weather today & 14-day weather forecast

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7-day weather forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Nov. 25	Few clouds	43 °F 31°F	6 °C -0°C	3mph (5km/h) west-northwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	72%
Nov. 26	Sleet	41 °F 29°F	5 °C -2°C	1mph (1km/h) south-southeast	1in (17mm) 90 %	94%
Nov. 27	Scattered clouds	41 °F 33°F	5 °C 0°C	3mph (4km/h) west-southwest	0in (0mm) 20 %	78%
Nov. 28	Moderate rain	41 °F 31°F	5 °C -0°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (11mm) 85 %	88%
Nov. 29	Light rain	42 °F 30°F	5 °C -1°C	2mph (4km/h) west-northwest	0in (8mm) 85 %	84%
Nov. 30	Light snow	39 °F 27°F	4 °C -3°C	2mph (4km/h) west	0in (2mm) 80 %	80%
Dec. 01	Scattered clouds	37 °F 26°F	3 °C -3°C	1mph (2km/h) west-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	73%

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Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Dec. 02	Scattered clouds	35 °F 27°F	2 °C -3°C	1mph (2km/h) west	0in (0mm) 20 %	68%
Dec. 03	Scattered clouds	32 °F 24°F	0 °C -4°C	1mph (2km/h) west	0in (0mm) 0 %	66%
Dec. 04	Scattered clouds	33 °F 22°F	0 °C -6°C	1mph (2km/h) west-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	62%
Dec. 05	Snow	31 °F 21°F	-0 °C -6°C	2mph (3km/h) west	0in (4mm) 80 %	84%
Dec. 06	Overcast clouds	26 °F 22°F	-3 °C -5°C	0mph (1km/h) south	0in (0mm) 0 %	80%
Dec. 07	Overcast clouds	36 °F 24°F	2 °C -4°C	1mph (2km/h) west-southwest	0in (1mm) 20 %	89%
Dec. 08	Few clouds	35 °F 30°F	2 °C -1°C	4mph (6km/h) west	0in (0mm) 20 %	66%
Dec. 09	Flurries	28 °F 26°F	-2 °C -3°C	2mph (3km/h) west-southwest	0in (0mm) 25 %	71%
Dec. 10	Flurries	23 °F 21°F	-5 °C -6°C	2mph (3km/h) west	0in (1mm) 45 %	58%

Lake Winnipesaukee weather by month / climate table

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	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Precip. (in)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	32.5	19.9	7.7	1.2	1	72.4%
February	32.9	21.9	10.6	1.5	0	70.7%
March	42.8	29.3	17.1	0.6	1	71.2%
April	55.6	40.8	28.9	0.9	2	69.1%
May	69.1	52.9	39.4	0.9	1	71.9%
June	77.2	62.8	50.2	0.1	1	74.4%
July	79.3	70.2	61.5	0.2	1	71.6%
August	79.3	69.3	60.3	0.3	0	71.9%
September	75.2	62.6	52.9	0.1	0	73.9%
October	62.1	49.8	38.5	0	0	74.9%
November	53.4	39	29.5	0.2	0	74.6%
December	39.7	28.6	18.7	1.2	0	74.3%

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	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Precip. (mm)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	0.3	-6.7	-13.5	29.6	1	72.4%
February	0.5	-5.6	-11.9	38.1	0	70.7%
March	6	-1.5	-8.3	15.8	1	71.2%
April	13.1	4.9	-1.7	23.9	2	69.1%
May	20.6	11.6	4.1	23.6	1	71.9%
June	25.1	17.1	10.1	3.8	1	74.4%
July	26.3	21.2	16.4	4.5	1	71.6%
August	26.3	20.7	15.7	8.8	0	71.9%
September	24	17	11.6	1.6	0	73.9%
October	16.7	9.9	3.6	0	0	74.9%
November	11.9	3.9	-1.4	5.6	0	74.6%
December	4.3	-1.9	-7.4	30.5	0	74.3%

The hottest avg. temperature is around 70.2°F / 21.2°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 19.9°F / -6.7°C average temperature. October is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and February with the maximum precipitation in a year with 1.5in / 38.1mm.

Best time to visit Lake Winipeasaukee

Camping in the Lakes Region is popular during the summer months, and Lake Winnipesaukee is perfect for windsurfing, swimming and sailing. The view of the lake from Mount Major is spectacular and well worth the effort.

At 212 feet deep at it’s deepest point, this beautiful lake sees water temperature rise to the 80’s at the height of summer. During the spring, temperatures are around 30F which is still pretty cool, but this rises as the seasons change.

From July to September the water temperature of Lake Winnepesaukee generally reaches 75 to 80F on average, although of course at night the water cools. Night time temperatures tend to be around 65F but the lake soon heats up again each day making it perfect for a wide range of water sports and swimming.

Take sunscreen during the summer months as reflection of the water can cause sunburn. In winter skiing and ice fishing are popular, while visitors in June can enjoy Motorcycle Week in Laconia.

Activities & POI in Lake Winnipesaukee

Type of Activity	List
Beach	Gilford Beach, Brewster Beach, Moultonborough Town Beach, Wolfeboro Town Beach, Multonborough Town Beach
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing	Harilla Landing, Island Marina Association
Attraction	Mount Washington Boat Terminal, Go-Karts, Batting Cage, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Daytona Fun Park
Caravan Site	1-10, 97-106, 25-36, 62-72B, 11-21, 85-94, 73-84, 109-118, 121-130

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