AI-generatedNewport, Rhode Island at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 20.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 1,181 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Newport, Rhode Island is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island
The best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island is from July to August. In August, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is December with 117 mm of precipitation.
Newport, Rhode Island through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Newport, Rhode Island in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Newport, Rhode Island in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Newport, Rhode Island in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Newport, Rhode Island in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Newport, Rhode Island for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:5618:06
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 06:39–07:33 · evening 17:28–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:39 · evening 18:23–18:34
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.
October in Newport, Rhode Island compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The sea cools from 18° to 15°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Sea | 18° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Newport, Rhode Island in October?
In October, Newport, Rhode Island is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min06:56 – 18:06
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Newport, Rhode Island
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Newport, Rhode Island: score 75 against 20. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 20 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 19° |
| Sea | 16.6° | 20.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 112 mm | 88 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 17 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Newport, Rhode Island month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January4° · Sea 6° · 4.4 h
In January, Newport, Rhode Island is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in January19February5° · Sea 4° · 5.1 h
In February, Newport, Rhode Island is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in February21March8° · Sea 5° · 6.0 h
In March, Newport, Rhode Island is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in March22April13° · Sea 7° · 6.6 h
In April, Newport, Rhode Island is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in April23May18° · Sea 11° · 6.9 h
In May, Newport, Rhode Island is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in May48June23° · Sea 16° · 7.6 h
In June, Newport, Rhode Island is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in June74July26° · Sea 20° · 8.0 h
In July, Newport, Rhode Island is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in July75August26° · Sea 21° · 7.3 h
In August, Newport, Rhode Island is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in August53September23° · Sea 20° · 6.2 h
In September, Newport, Rhode Island is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in September20October17° · Sea 17° · 5.4 h
In October, Newport, Rhode Island is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in October18November12° · Sea 13° · 4.6 h
In November, Newport, Rhode Island is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in November14December7° · Sea 9° · 4.0 h
In December, Newport, Rhode Island is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport, Rhode Island in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Newport, Rhode Island
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 49 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 16 | 4° | −3° | 6.2° | 4.4 h | 10 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 5° | −2° | 4.3° | 5.1 h | 9 | 90 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 8° | 1° | 4.5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 114 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 13° | 5° | 6.8° | 6.6 h | 11 | 105 |
| MayMay | 23 | 18° | 10° | 11.0° | 6.9 h | 11 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 23° | 16° | 15.9° | 7.6 h | 10 | 90 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 26° | 19° | 19.9° | 8.0 h | 10 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 26° | 19° | 20.9° | 7.3 h | 10 | 88 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 23° | 16° | 19.5° | 6.2 h | 9 | 97 |
| OctoberOct | 20 | 17° | 10° | 16.6° | 5.4 h | 10 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 12° | 5° | 12.9° | 4.6 h | 9 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 7° | 0° | 9.3° | 4.0 h | 11 | 117 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
41.49° N, 71.31° W · 9 m · America/New_York
Sea temperature in Newport, Rhode Island
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.5 – 17.6 °C
Swimming season: Aug
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Newport, Rhode Island ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 20.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January 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 19.9 and 22.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.2° | 5.0° | 7.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.3° | 3.1° | 5.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.5° | 2.8° | 5.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.8° | 5.7° | 7.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.0° | 10.1° | 11.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.9° | 14.9° | 17.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 19.9° | 18.7° | 21.2° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 20.9° | 19.9° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 19.5° | 18.7° | 20.3° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.6° | 15.5° | 17.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.9° | 11.9° | 14.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.3° | 8.2° | 10.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Newport, Rhode Island
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 5.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Newport, Rhode Island, 48 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Newport, Rhode Island: 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, Rhode Island has about 10 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Newport, Rhode Island
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Newport, Rhode Island
How breezy and how cloudy Newport, Rhode Island 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, Rhode Island typically peaks at 22 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: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Newport, Rhode Island: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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.
Heat and humidity in Newport, Rhode Island
How often the day gets hot in Newport, Rhode Island (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Newport, Rhode Island has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Newport, Rhode Island
Snow is possible in Newport, Rhode Island, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Newport, Rhode Island.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Newport, Rhode Island
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Newport, Rhode Island 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, Rhode Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 20
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,320 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Newport, Rhode Island lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Newport vs Providence
In October the holiday weather in Newport and Providence is about equally good (score 20 vs 20). During the day Providence is 1 °C warmer than Newport. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Newport | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 20 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Newport, Rhode Island ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Philadelphia20°18°79
- 2New York19°18°78
- 3Providence18°17°77
- 4Harrisburg19°77
- 5Hartford18°76
- 6Boston17°14°69
- 7Albany17°66
- 8Bar Harbor (Acadia)14°12°58
- 24NewportThis page17°17°20
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Frequently asked questions about Newport, Rhode Island
When is the best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island?
The best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Newport, Rhode Island?
The sea temperature in Newport, Rhode Island ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 20.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
Can you swim in Newport, Rhode Island in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in August.
What is the warmest month in Newport, Rhode Island?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Newport, Rhode Island?
The wettest month is December with 117 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Newport, Rhode Island get?
Newport, Rhode Island gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Newport, Rhode Island in?
Newport, Rhode Island is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Newport, Rhode Island?
A nonstop flight from London to Newport, Rhode Island takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,320 km.
When is hurricane season in Newport, Rhode Island?
Newport, Rhode Island lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Newport, Rhode Island?
Newport, Rhode Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 28, summer holidays 75, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 15.