When to go · New Bern
New Bern, month by month
The best months for New Bern: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 10 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in New Bern, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 10
Apr: 9 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
April: Inside New Bern's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
New Bern: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.