AI-generatedNewport at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,600 h
- Rain a year
- 874 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Newport
Newport has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Newport is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:3418:21
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:13–08:20 · evening 17:35–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:13 · evening 18:42–18:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Newport in October?
In October, Newport is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Newport.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:34 – 18:21
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Newport
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.2 – 15.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Newport ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.7 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.4° | 6.4° | 8.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.9° | 6.1° | 7.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.5° | 5.8° | 8.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.5° | 8.1° | 10.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.4° | 11.6° | 13.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.5° | 14.4° | 16.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.8° | 16.6° | 19.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.2° | 16.5° | 18.2° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 14.7° | 14.2° | 15.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.6° | 11.0° | 12.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.9° | 8.1° | 9.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Newport
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Newport, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Newport
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Newport: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Newport has about 14 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Newport
How breezy and how cloudy Newport is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Newport typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Newport: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Newport
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 7° | 2° | 7.4° | 1.9 h | 13 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 3° | 6.9° | 2.8 h | 11 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 3° | 7.5° | 3.9 h | 11 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 13° | 5° | 9.5° | 5.6 h | 11 | 62 |
| MayMay | 64 | 16° | 8° | 12.4° | 6.5 h | 12 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 19° | 11° | 15.5° | 6.7 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 21° | 13° | 17.8° | 6.6 h | 12 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 20° | 13° | 18.6° | 6.0 h | 11 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 18° | 11° | 17.2° | 5.0 h | 10 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 14° | 9° | 14.7° | 3.4 h | 14 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 10° | 5° | 11.6° | 2.4 h | 14 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 8° | 3° | 8.9° | 1.8 h | 13 | 89 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
51.59° N, 3.00° W · 16 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Newport
The best time to visit Newport is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent in May and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 95 mm.
Newport through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Newport in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Newport in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Newport in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Newport in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Newport for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Newport
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Newport: score 78 against 42. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 78better |
| Day high | 14° | 19° |
| Night low | 9° | 11° |
| Sea | 14.7° | 15.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 64 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Newport month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January7° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In January, Newport is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in January16February8° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In February, Newport is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in February28March10° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In March, Newport is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in March48April13° · Sea 10° · 6 h
In April, Newport is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in April64May16° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In May, Newport is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in May78June19° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In June, Newport is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in June76July21° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In July, Newport is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in July74August20° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In August, Newport is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in August73September18° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Newport is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in September42October14° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In October, Newport is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in October21November10° · Sea 12° · 2 h
In November, Newport is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport.
Newport in November10December8° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In December, Newport is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport.
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Newport vs. Cardiff
In October the holiday weather in Newport and Cardiff is about equally good (score 42 vs. 41). During the day it is about as warm in Cardiff as in Newport. The sea is about equally warm. Cardiff gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Newport | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Newport ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Winchester15°49
- 2Portsmouth15°16°49
- 3Slough15°49
- 4Glastonbury15°48
- 5Reading15°48
- 6Salisbury15°47
- 7Oxford14°47
- 8Stratford-upon-Avon14°46
- 20NewportThis page14°15°42
Planning a trip to Newport
Weather for your travel dates
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Newport in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Newport has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 180 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Newport
When is the best time to visit Newport?
The best time to visit Newport is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Newport?
The sea temperature in Newport ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Newport in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Newport?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Newport?
Rain is most frequent in May and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 95 mm. The driest month is April with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Newport get?
Newport gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Newport in?
Newport uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Newport?
Newport has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 67, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 11.
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