New Bern Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation in each month of the year in New Bern, North Carolina. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.
What's the Rainiest Month in New Bern?
In New Bern, August has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, New Bern gets 6.8 inches of precipitation in August.
August is also the month where rain is most common. 43.8% of days in August will have at least some rain.
What's the Driest Month in New Bern?
In New Bern, February has the least precipitation of any month. On average, New Bern gets 3.04 inches of precipitation in February.
November is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 27.8% of days in November will have measurable rain.
Month Precipitation % Chance
January 3.70 in 32.9
February 3.04 in 33.7
March 3.78 in 32.1
April 3.27 in 29.8
May 4.28 in 34.2
June 4.56 in 38.4
July 6.51 in 43.7
August 6.80 in 43.8
September 6.39 in 37.0
October 3.37 in 28.5
November 3.33 in 27.8
December 3.70 in 34.9
Year 53.60 in 34.5
Weather Station Details
Years Station Coordinates
1949–2024 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport location
1872–1948 New Bern 3 NW location