Manchester, NH – Spring temperatures are climbing in southern New Hampshire, but residents should prepare for gusty winds Thursday and scattered rain heading into the Easter weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, ME, wind gusts up to 30 mph are expected in Manchester on Thursday, with a high near 56°F and mostly sunny skies. These winds will taper off by nightfall, but breezy conditions may still impact driving, especially on elevated routes like I-293 and Route 101.
Friday brings mostly sunny skies and a warmer high of 64°F, offering a short window of calm before another system moves in. Rain chances return Friday night with a 50% chance of evening showers. Saturday’s temperatures rise to 77°F, but expect off-and-on showers throughout the day with a 40% chance of rain.
Sunday, which is Easter, looks mild and partly cloudy with highs in the low 60s—ideal for outdoor gatherings if showers stay away. Monday continues the spring trend with a high near 60°F, but another round of rain is possible Monday night.
5-Day Spring Weather Forecast for Manchester, NH:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 56°F, gusts up to 30 mph
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 64°F
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers, high 77°F
- Sunday (Easter): Partly cloudy, high 63°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F; 30% chance of rain Monday night
