SeasonMapNewport weather in March
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March in Newport: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Newport · #1261 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newport in March
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 — March
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sea temperature | 5°C / 41°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 81 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.9 cm / 3.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newport in March
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.
BusySpring break in United States(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).
Fair weatherNewport's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Newport?
- March in Newport: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Newport on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Newport in March?
- In March, Newport averages a daily high of 8.6°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 81.1 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newport in March?
- Newport has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in March.
- Does it snow in Newport in March?
- Newport sees roughly 9.9 cm of snowfall in March.
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Similar destinations in North America — March
Within 300 km: New York's Cherry blossom around 25 Mar – 30 Apr, and Killington's Ski season around 1 Nov – 25 May.