SeasonMapNewport weather in November
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November in Newport: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Newport · #1157 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Newport in November
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 — November
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 13°C / 56°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Newport in November
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, Thanksgiving 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
What's on in Newport in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Autumn on the Cliff Walk
10 Oct – 10 Nov · usuallyAutumn colourThe coast turns two or three weeks later than inland New England, so the Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive hold their colour into November. The crowds have gone and the mansions are still open.
- 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.
Where is Newport?
Newport in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Newport?
- November in Newport: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Newport on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Newport in November?
- In November, Newport averages a daily high of 12°C and a low of 3.1°C, with about 68.1 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Newport in November?
- Newport has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in November.
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Similar destinations in North America — November
Within 300 km: Nantucket's Christmas Stroll around 27 Nov – 8 Dec, and New York's Fall colour around 20 Oct – 15 Nov.