Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather in August

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

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Middletown Providence Warwick New Shoreham

Are you planning a trip a to Rhode Island, the United States of America in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Rhode Island in August

Rhode Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Rhode Island generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in New Shoreham to 28°C (82°F) in Providence. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Providence and 19°C (66°F) in New Shoreham.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhode Island, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in New Shoreham with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Woonsocket with 102 mm (4 in). In Middletown, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Middletown enjoys approximately 260 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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)
Best Time to Visit Rhode Island →

Best Places to Visit in Rhode Island in August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Rhode Island (August)

Precipitation variation in Rhode Island (August)

Middletown

In August Middletown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
260 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Middletown →

Providence

In August Providence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
260 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Providence →

Warwick

In August Warwick generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
260 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Warwick →

New Shoreham

In August New Shoreham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
260 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in New Shoreham →

Narragansett

In August Narragansett generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
260 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Narragansett →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rhode Island, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Middletown 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Providence 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Warwick 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
New Shoreham 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Narragansett 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Westerly 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Rhode Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Rhode Island, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Middletown averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Middletown, the average daytime high in August is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Rhode Island, the United States of America. Middletown averages only about 79 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Rhode Island, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Middletown.

Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Middletown. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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