May weather in Newport, RI
The average temperature in Newport in May is 56.7°F (48.6°F–64.8°F). Average precipitation: 3.91 inches.
May is a spring month in Newport, and is warmer than the annual average of 51.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 20m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
64.8°F
Avg Low
48.6°F
Precipitation
3.91 in
Daylight
14h 20m
May records in Newport
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 73.0°F (1982) | 30.9°F (1987) | 0.75 in (1995) |
| May 2 | 72.0°F (1985) | 33.1°F (1991) | 0.99 in (1998) |
| May 3 | 70.0°F (1959) | 32.0°F (1964) | 1.88 in (1985) |
| May 4 | 84.0°F (1965) | 25.0°F (1985) | 1.02 in (1987) |
| May 5 | 80.1°F (2001) | 34.0°F (1991) | 1.14 in (1978) |
| May 6 | 73.0°F (1959) | 21.0°F (1991) | 0.91 in (1967) |
| May 7 | 71.1°F (1977) | 33.1°F (1967) | 0.81 in (1958) |
| May 8 | 75.0°F (1964) | 32.0°F (1983) | 0.69 in (1958) |
| May 9 | 80.1°F (2000) | 33.1°F (1977) | 1.35 in (1977) |
| May 10 | 82.0°F (1979) | 34.0°F (1980) | 0.75 in (1974) |
| May 11 | 75.9°F (1964) | 37.0°F (1966) | 1.50 in (1989) |
| May 12 | 82.9°F (2001) | 32.0°F (1986) | 1.60 in (1968) |
| May 13 | 81.0°F (1991) | 25.0°F (1994) | 0.70 in (1979) |
| May 14 | 81.0°F (1991) | 36.0°F (1987) | 2.25 in (2002) |
| May 15 | 78.1°F (1976) | 35.1°F (1978) | 1.11 in (1978) |
| May 16 | 78.1°F (1976) | 21.0°F (1991) | 1.17 in (1983) |
| May 17 | 75.9°F (1977) | 35.1°F (2000) | 0.93 in (1996) |
| May 18 | 81.0°F (1977) | 33.1°F (1983) | 1.94 in (2002) |
| May 19 | 79.0°F (1960) | 30.0°F (1991) | 1.30 in (1966) |
| May 20 | 77.0°F (1960) | 39.0°F (1981) | 0.73 in (1984) |
| May 21 | 87.1°F (1978) | 37.0°F (1985) | 1.01 in (1973) |
| May 22 | 82.0°F (1991) | 39.9°F (2002) | 1.25 in (1986) |
| May 23 | 84.0°F (1964) | 44.1°F (1967) | 0.70 in (2001) |
| May 24 | 81.0°F (1975) | 39.9°F (1967) | 2.33 in (1979) |
| May 25 | 80.1°F (1962) | 41.0°F (1967) | 2.85 in (1967) |
| May 26 | 89.1°F (1965) | 39.0°F (1967) | 2.04 in (1967) |
| May 27 | 78.1°F (1977) | 37.9°F (1979) | 1.49 in (2003) |
| May 28 | 88.0°F (1959) | 39.9°F (1967) | 1.26 in (1966) |
| May 29 | 84.9°F (1991) | 43.0°F (1967) | 1.37 in (1982) |
| May 30 | 84.9°F (1986) | 39.0°F (1985) | 0.95 in (1963) |
| May 31 | 86.0°F (1987) | 37.0°F (1961) | 4.87 in (1984) |