Climate Insights for Newport

The climate in Newport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1740mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 319mm of rainfall. Newport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Newport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Newport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1740mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 319mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7mm. That's 312mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 11cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Newport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

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It is currently spring in Newport, which began on March 20, 2026. Newport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 51 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Newport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.