Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across Rhode Island, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Rhode Island

When planning a visit to Rhode Island in the United States of America, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 3°C (37°F) in January up to 27°C (81°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Middletown, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Rhode Island offers pleasant conditions in June, July, August and September, with temperatures typically ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 27°C (81°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Rhode Island experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain in December, dropping to 79 mm (3.1 in) in August.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Rhode Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rhode Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Middletown)

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Climate map of Rhode Island

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Middletown 4°C (39°F) 27°C (81°F) -5°C (23°F) 19°C (66°F) 1212 mm (48 in) 2,598 hours
Providence 3°C (37°F) 29°C (84°F) -6°C (21°F) 19°C (66°F) 1314 mm (52 in) 2,598 hours
Warwick 3°C (37°F) 29°C (84°F) -6°C (21°F) 19°C (66°F) 1342 mm (53 in) 2,598 hours
New Shoreham 4°C (39°F) 25°C (77°F) -3°C (27°F) 20°C (68°F) 1105 mm (44 in) 2,598 hours
Narragansett 4°C (39°F) 27°C (81°F) -6°C (21°F) 18°C (64°F) 1275 mm (50 in) 2,598 hours
Westerly 4°C (39°F) 27°C (81°F) -6°C (21°F) 18°C (64°F) 1211 mm (48 in) 2,598 hours

Places in Rhode Island, the United States of America

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