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Woonsocket (RI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Woonsocket can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Woonsocket can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 3°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Woonsocket is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1287 mm. Precipitation levels in Woonsocket remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow/rain, with 138 mm over 13 days. In May, this drops slightly to 85 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Woonsocket serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Providence, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Providence, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Woonsocket (RI)

Tue   Dec 24
2°C | -7°C
SW 4 m/s
2.6 mm
partly cloudy and snow

partly cloudy and snow

Wed   Dec 25
1°C | -8°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
2°C | -9°C
N 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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

During the months of May, 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:
  • When is summer in Woonsocket?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Woonsocket?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Woonsocket?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Woonsocket?
    December tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Woonsocket?
    May is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Woonsocket?
    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.