Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather in December

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

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Middletown Providence Warwick New Shoreham

Planning a getaway to Rhode Island, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Rhode Island in December

Rhode Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Rhode Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Smithfield to 8°C (46°F) in New Shoreham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in New Shoreham and -3°C (27°F) in Smithfield.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in New Shoreham with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Coventry with 144 mm (5.7 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Middletown.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Middletown as an example - it receives around 147 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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 December

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

Temperature range in Rhode Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Rhode Island (December)

Middletown

In December Middletown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
147 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Middletown →

Providence

In December Providence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
147 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Providence →

Warwick

In December Warwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
147 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Warwick →

New Shoreham

In December New Shoreham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
147 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in New Shoreham →

Narragansett

In December Narragansett generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
147 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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 December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Middletown 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Providence 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Warwick 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
New Shoreham 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Narragansett 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Westerly 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Rhode Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Rhode Island, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Middletown averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Middletown peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Rhode Island, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Rhode Island, the United States of America. Average snow/rainfall in Middletown sits around 125 mm (4.9 in).

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rhode Island, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Middletown.

Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Middletown. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Rhode Island.

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