Newport in December

4.8out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 7°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

7°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
12Rainy days (135 mm)
9:01 hDaylight
07:11Sunrise · 16:12 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 7°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -2° J 4° -2° F 6° 1° M 10° 6° A 14° 11° M 19° 16° J 23° 20° J 23° 20° A 20° 17° S 16° 12° O 11° 6° N 7° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-2°C112 mm 11– – 4.3
February 4°C-2°C97 mm 10– – 4.5
March 6°C1°C129 mm 10– – 4.7
April 10°C6°C116 mm 11– – 5.4
May 14°C11°C99 mm 11– – 6.3
June 19°C16°C94 mm 9– – 7.3
July 23°C20°C75 mm 8– – 8.0
August 23°C20°C92 mm 9– – 7.9
September 20°C17°C105 mm 9– – 7.6
October 16°C12°C129 mm 10– – 6.5
November 11°C6°C113 mm 10– – 5.9
December 7°C2°C135 mm 12– – 4.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Newport in December?

Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about 2°C.

When is the best time to visit Newport?

The best months are July, August, September.