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Jamestown (RI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Jamestown can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Jamestown can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Jamestown is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1263 mm. Year-round, Jamestown has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 132 mm, and the driest month, August, with 81 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Jamestown. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Providence, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Providence, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for Jamestown (RI)

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -2°C
W 7 m/s
1.3 mm
partly cloudy and snow

partly cloudy and snow

Wed   Dec 25
1°C | -4°C
N 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
3°C | -5°C
N 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Jamestown in the United States of America

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Jamestown?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Jamestown?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jamestown?
    December tops the wettest month list with 132 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jamestown?
    August is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Jamestown?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.