Best time to visit Newport, RI

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

The most comfortable travel window in Newport runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
38.6°F
Low
23.9°F
Precip
4.03 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

February Cold
High
40.0°F
Low
25.1°F
Precip
3.57 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
45.9°F
Low
31.7°F
Precip
4.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
55.2°F
Low
39.7°F
Precip
4.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Good
High
64.8°F
Low
48.6°F
Precip
3.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

June Excellent
High
71.6°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
3.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 57m

July Excellent
High
77.4°F
Low
64.3°F
Precip
3.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

August Excellent
High
78.0°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
3.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Excellent
High
72.9°F
Low
59.2°F
Precip
3.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
62.7°F
Low
49.1°F
Precip
4.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 51m

November Cool
High
53.0°F
Low
39.5°F
Precip
3.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

December Cold
High
44.2°F
Low
31.3°F
Precip
4.45 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 1m

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