Best time to visit Newport, NC

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Newport runs from March through May — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
54.3°F
Low
33.7°F
Precip
4.61 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

February Cool
High
56.8°F
Low
35.9°F
Precip
4.14 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 44m

March Good
High
63.1°F
Low
41.2°F
Precip
3.67 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Good
High
71.0°F
Low
49.6°F
Precip
3.52 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 53m

May Excellent
High
78.3°F
Low
58.6°F
Precip
3.22 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

June Wet
High
83.8°F
Low
67.2°F
Precip
5.00 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

July Wet
High
87.1°F
Low
71.2°F
Precip
5.97 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

August Wet
High
86.6°F
Low
70.1°F
Precip
7.75 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

September Wet
High
82.0°F
Low
65.2°F
Precip
9.57 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
73.9°F
Low
54.2°F
Precip
4.44 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 6m

November Good
High
65.4°F
Low
43.0°F
Precip
4.78 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

December Cool
High
58.6°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
3.97 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 41m

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