Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rhode Island, the United States of America in April.

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Middletown Providence Warwick New Shoreham

Considering a trip to Rhode Island, the United States of America this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Rhode Island in April

Rhode Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in Rhode Island generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in New Shoreham at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Woonsocket at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Woonsocket and 5°C (41°F) in New Shoreham.

For specific regional insights in Rhode Island, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in New Shoreham with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Coventry with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Middletown sees around 223 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rhode Island in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rhode Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rhode Island

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Rhode Island (April)

Precipitation variation in Rhode Island (April)

Middletown

In April Middletown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
223 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Middletown →

Providence

In April Providence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
223 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Providence →

Warwick

In April Warwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
223 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Warwick →

New Shoreham

In April New Shoreham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
223 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in New Shoreham →

Narragansett

In April Narragansett generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
223 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Narragansett →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rhode Island in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Middletown 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Providence 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Warwick 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
New Shoreham 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Narragansett 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Westerly 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Rhode Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rhode Island, the United States of America in April?

April in Rhode Island, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Middletown, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Rhode Island, the United States of America in April?

Average temperatures in Rhode Island, the United States of America during April range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Middletown.

Does Rhode Island, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Rhode Island, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in April. Middletown typically averages about 102 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Rhode Island, the United States of America?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Rhode Island, the United States of America with often poor weather in Middletown.

On average, the best time to visit Rhode Island, the United States of America is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Middletown. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April and December tend to be poor.

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