The climate in Newport during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Newport and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
Average temperature | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Newport with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Newport in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
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Driest month: | February | 64mm 2.5ins |
Sunniest month: | September | 8.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.1°C 37.6°F |
Wettest month: | May | 106mm 4.2ins |