Newport, RI Climate & Monthly Averages
Newport has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 77° by day; January is the coldest at 39°.
Newport's climate is a story of contrasts
A 22°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Newport among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 77°F (25°C) by day; January averages 39°F (4°C), with nights at 27°F (-3°C).
July
77° by day 69° at nightJanuary
39° by day 27° at nightThe two ends of the year
July is the warm end of the year, averaging 77°F (25°C) by day and 69°F (20°C) overnight. January is the coolest month, with highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows near 27°F (-3°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 89°F (32°C) and the lowest daily minimum -8°F (-22°C). Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than all but 8% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.
Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 2 months, January through February. October is the wettest month at 5.3 inches (134 mm) over 10 days; August is the driest. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is June through September. Snow falls on roughly 12 days a year, mostly December through March.
More climate facts for Newport
- Hottest month: July - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 39°F (4°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 89°F (32°C) high · -8°F (-22°C) low
- Wettest month: October (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 22°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
- Snow: about 12 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 2
- Average humidity: 75%
Four distinct parts of the year in Newport
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Newport is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); rain falls on around 35 of the 90 days, plus about 3 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer settles into easy warmth here - highs near 75°F (24°C), nights near 66°F (19°C), and rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Newport stays on the cool side of mild: 62°F (17°C) by day, 52°F (11°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Newport is chilly: 41°F (5°C) by day, 29°F (-1°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days, plus about 9 snowy days.
Newport temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Newport
Best time to visit Newport
Aim for May to October if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 70°F (21°C) against roughly 10 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
What to pack
Pack for Newport with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and a compact umbrella or rain shell. July nights average 69°F (20°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 27° | 11 | 4.7 in | 6.1 h/day | 9.5 h | 34% | 70% |
| February | 40° | 27° | 11 | 4.1 in | 6.7 h/day | 10.5 h | 38% | 73% |
| March | 45° | 33° | 12 | 4.7 in | 8.2 h/day | 11.8 h | 37% | 69% |
| April | 53° | 42° | 12 | 4.5 in | 8.7 h/day | 13.3 h | 40% | 72% |
| May | 62° | 51° | 11 | 4.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 14.5 h | 36% | 76% |
| June | 71° | 61° | 10 | 3.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 15.2 h | 33% | 79% |
| July | 77° | 69° | 11 | 3.6 in | 11.4 h/day | 14.9 h | 35% | 81% |
| August | 77° | 69° | 10 | 3.1 in | 11.1 h/day | 13.8 h | 31% | 79% |
| September | 72° | 63° | 10 | 4.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 12.4 h | 34% | 79% |
| October | 63° | 53° | 10 | 5.3 in | 7.8 h/day | 11.0 h | 33% | 76% |
| November | 53° | 41° | 8 | 3.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 9.8 h | 27% | 71% |
| December | 44° | 34° | 11 | 5.2 in | 5.8 h/day | 9.2 h | 37% | 73% |
Newport from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Newport's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
- Snow
- 3 days
February
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 6.7 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
- Snow
- 4 days
March
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
- Snow
- 3 days
April
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
May
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
June
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h
- Daylight
- 15.2 h
July
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.9 h
August
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 6.8 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
December
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 5.8 h
- Daylight
- 9.2 h
- Snow
- 2 days
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Newport's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Where Newport sits among other climates
- 28% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more evenly spread than almost every other city we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.