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New Hampshire Weather: 70s Turn to Rain Nov. 5–7 in Manchester
Manchester, NH – Manchester residents can expect a warm stretch of November weather before a wetter pattern arrives Friday, November 6, bringing increasing rain chances and cooler temperatures heading
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-03T09:21:43.226Z
Manchester, NH – Manchester residents can expect a warm stretch of November weather before a wetter pattern arrives Friday, November 6, bringing increasing rain chances and cooler temperatures heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Manchester will reach a high near 72 degrees Tuesday, November 3, followed by an even warmer Wednesday with sunshine and temperatures climbing to approximately 76 degrees. The mild conditions continue Thursday before rain becomes more likely Friday.
Warm Temperatures Continue Through Thursday Tuesday will bring increasing clouds and a high near 72 degrees, with light southerly winds developing during the afternoon.
Skies will gradually clear Tuesday night, allowing temperatures to fall to around 48 degrees.
Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with sunny skies and a high near 76 degrees.
Thursday will remain mild despite mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures reaching approximately 73 degrees.
The stretch of temperatures in the 70s will give Manchester several relatively warm November afternoons before conditions change.
Rain Chances Climb Friday Into Saturday The biggest weather shift arrives Friday, November 6, when rain becomes likely, mainly after 10 a.m.
Forecasters place Friday's precipitation chance at 70%, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70 degrees.
Rain becomes even more likely Friday night, when precipitation chances increase to 80% and temperatures fall to around 51 degrees.
Wet conditions could continue into Saturday, November 7, with a 70% chance of rain and a high near 64 degrees.
Residents planning Friday evening travel or Saturday outdoor activities should prepare for potentially wet roads and changing conditions.
Cooler Weather Follows for Sunday The weekend brings a noticeable cooldown after several days of temperatures in the 70s.
Sunday, November 8, is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 60 degrees, followed by a colder Sunday night with temperatures falling to around 38 degrees.
By Monday, November 9, another chance of rain returns, with partly sunny skies and a high near 57 degrees.
The transition from Wednesday's forecast high of 76 degrees to Monday's high near 57 represents a 19 degree drop in daytime temperatures.
Full Manchester Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Increasing clouds with a high near 72°F. Calm winds becoming southerly around 5 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy before gradually clearing, with a low near 48°F. Wednesday, November 4: Sunny and warm with a high near 76°F. Southwest winds around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 53°F. Thursday, November 5: Mostly cloudy with a high near 73°F. Thursday night will remain mostly cloudy, with a low near 57°F. Friday, November 6: Rain likely, mainly after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 70°F and a 70% chance of precipitation. Friday night brings rain, a low near 51°F and an 80% precipitation chance. Saturday, November 7: Rain likely with mostly cloudy skies. High near 64°F and a 70% chance of precipitation. Saturday night brings a 50% chance of rain, with a low near 43°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 60°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy and colder, with a low near 38°F. Monday, November 9: Partly sunny with a 40% chance of rain and a high near 57°F.