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New Bern (NC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in New Bern can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to New Bern can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

New Bern is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1392 mm. The climate in New Bern shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 189 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 77 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our New Bern Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for New Bern (NC)

Mon   Dec 23
8°C | -2°C
NE 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | 3°C
N 3 m/s
4.6 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Wed   Dec 25
11°C | 1°C
N 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit New Bern in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in New Bern?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in New Bern?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in New Bern?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in New Bern?
    August tops the wettest month list with 189 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in New Bern?
    April is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.