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Finding Portsmouth Hotels

Portsmouth is a good place to visit, but if it's hard to find accommodation and you're looking for more choices, these towns close by may have more of what you're looking for.

• 376 hotels in Ocracoke
• 11 hotels in Cedar Island
• 16 hotels in Atlantic

Exploring Portsmouth

The city of Portsmouth has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Portsmouth include:

• Cape Lookout National Seashore
• Pamlico Sound
• Horse Island
• Dump Island
• Springer's Point Preserve
• Ocracoke Lighthouse
• Ocracoke Pony Pens

When is the Best Time to Explore Portsmouth?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Portsmouth, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Portsmouth are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are August and July, whereas May and April have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 15°C and at night it is 8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 375 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 324 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 28°C and the night-time average is 24°C. Average precipitation for this season is 567 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 22°C and 12°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 394 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Portsmouth is 1660 mm.