Newport, Rhode Island
Gilded Age mansions built as summer cottages by people who clearly did not mean the word literally, a cliff walk between them with the Atlantic on one side the whole way, and a sailing scene that turned the harbour into a spectator sport.
The best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 18:44 (UTC-4).
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In season
The year at a glance
June · high 76°F · rain 3.8in · 15.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Providence/Warwick, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C40°F | 104mm4.1in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| February | 5°C41°F | 97mm3.8in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| March | 9°C49°F | 95mm3.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 14°C57°F | 132mm5.2in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| May | 20°C67°F | 100mm3.9in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| June | 25°C76°F | 96mm3.8in | 15.2h15.2h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C83°F | 123mm4.8in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 28°C82°F | 84mm3.3in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| September | 23°C74°F | 124mm4.9in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 18°C64°F | 138mm5.4in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| November | 11°C53°F | 87mm3.4in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| December | 7°C44°F | 153mm6.0in | 9.2h9.2h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island?
The best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Newport, Rhode Island get?
Typical daytime highs in Newport, Rhode Island are Mar–May 14°C (58°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (81°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (64°F), Dec–Feb 5°C (42°F).
Is Newport, Rhode Island expensive?
On the ground, Newport, Rhode Island is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Newport, Rhode Island good for?
Newport, Rhode Island is good for an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting.