Average Monthly Sunshine in Newport (RI)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Newport receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Newport varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2625 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Newport’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Newport enjoys an average of 2625 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Newport’s wettest month, receives 104 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Newport Precipitation page.