TEMPERATURE AND WATER AVERAGES FOR THE NEW RIVER

Month

Avg Water º

Avg Air º Hi

River Conditions

Best Clothing

Description

Mar

47 º F

60 º F

Water: Cold
Level: Very High
15,702 cfs**

Wetsuits a must. ACE rentals available. Bring wool or fleece to wear with your wetsuit.

Uncrowded, high and exciting water levels. Special low prices and packages. Great times for the adventurous.

Apr

53 º F

65 º F

Water: Cold
Level: High
12,679 cfs**
7 feet on gauge

Wetsuits recommended. ACE rentals available. Wool or fleece okay on warm days.

Weather is moderating. Redbuds starting to bloom. Water often at its highest levels...very swift with huge waves. The ultimate in high-water excitement.

May

65 º F

79 º F

Water: Cool
Level: Still High
10,897 cfs**
5 feet on gauge

Wetsuits optional. Lots of warm days with occasional cool ones. Be prepared for warm or cool weather.

Warm weather and, often, the year's most entertaining water levels. Uncrowded, especially on weekdays. Our favorite month to be on the river.

Jun

71 º F

84 º F

Water: Mild
Level: Med-High
5,967 cfs**
3 feet on gauge

Summer dress okay, but bring a fleece sweater or windbreaker just in case. ACE rental windbreakers available.

Moderately high water, great weather. Rhododendron in bloom. Uncrowded weekdays. Great for 2 or 3 day overnights. Great month for Summer Gauley and Twin Rivers packages.

Jul

73 º F

88 º F

Water: Warm
Level: Medium
4,107 cfs**
2 feet on gauge

Summer dress...t-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes. Don't forget sunscreen and windbreaker.

Vacation time! Bring the whole family. Warm ater...perfect for swimming. Multi-day overnight trips make the perfect family vacation.

Aug

74 º F

89 º F

Water: Warm
Level: Lower
3,254 cfs**
1 foot on gauge

Summer dress...but be prepared for a summertime shower.

Warm water & hot weather, perfect for rafting. Lower water levels make this the time for first-time rafters. For the adventurous, try the Summer Gauley.

Sep

67 º F

77 º F

Water: Mild
Level: Low
2,436 cfs**
0 feet on gauge

Early Sept is still warm. Later in the month, be prepared for cooler temps. Best fishing of the year.

Mild weather. Uncrowded. Warm water. Relaxing days on the New. The world-class Fall Gauley dam release begins in early Sept.

Oct

63 º F

63 º F

Water: Cool
Level: Rising
4,827 cfs**
2 1/2 feet on gauge

Water starting to cool. Great Indian Summer weather. Wetsuits advisable. ACE rentals available.

Fall colors, mild days with crips, cool nights. The most beautiful time for rafting the New and Gauley. Great time for fishing. Don't forget "Bridge Day."

Nov

54 º F

60 º F

Water: Cold
Level: Medium
(sometimes very high)
6,772 cfs**
3 1/2 feet on gauge

Wetsuits necessary. Bring wool or fleece sweaters to wear with wetsuit. ACE rentals available.

Very special prices and package deals. Lowest Rates of the year. Chalets, cabins, and log home with private hot tubs available. Virtually
no-one on the river. November trips often have BIG water.