When to visit Newport without the crowds
Newport (Rhode Island, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April and October: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Jun & Oct
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
The Gilded Age mansions are decorated for Christmas and nearly empty in December.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 4 °C (39 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 5 °C (40 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 7 °C (44 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 10 °C (50 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 15 °C (58 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (68 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (75 °F) | Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals (late Jul–Aug), Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (74 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 21 °C (70 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 11 °C (52 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 6 °C (43 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Newport without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February and March (crowds 1/5). In March the average high is 7 °C (44 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April and October.
When is Newport most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Newport?
Average highs range from 4 °C (39 °F) in January to 24 °C (75 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Newport?
The main ones: Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals (late Jul–Aug) (July).