Newport weather in May (Rhode Island, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Newport in May? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Newport generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Newport in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 255 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newport climate page with graphs.

 

Newport, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Providence, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Newport, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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