SeasonMapNewport weather in December
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December in Newport: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Newport · #1262 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newport in December
Other months in Newport
Newport's forum calls July hot and muggy at the height of the season — beach and sailing weather, with the Jazz and Folk Festivals both drawing crowds. Regulars flag it as the busiest, priciest month locally, and suggest late May or September as a moderate-temperature alternative for anyone hoping to dodge the peak crowds.
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Newport climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sea temperature | 9°C / 49°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.3 cm / 2.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newport in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas at the mansions, Winter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Newport's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherNewport's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Newport in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Christmas at the mansions
20 Nov – 2 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedThe Breakers, Marble House and the Elms are dressed and lit from late November to New Year, and it is the only time of year the Gilded Age houses feel lived in rather than toured. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Newport — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Newport in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Newport?
- December in Newport: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Newport on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Newport in December?
- In December, Newport averages a daily high of 6.5°C and a low of -0.8°C, with about 97.2 mm of rain over roughly 7.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newport in December?
- Newport has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
- Does it snow in Newport in December?
- Newport sees roughly 6.3 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Newport
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Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Boston's First Night on 31 Dec – 1 Jan, and Nantucket's Christmas Stroll around 27 Nov – 8 Dec.