Weather in May in Rhode Island
Planning a getaway to Rhode Island this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Rhode Island in May?
Rhode Island is a region in the United States of America. May in Rhode Island generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in New Shoreham at 17°C to pleasant in Woonsocket at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Woonsocket and 10°C in New Shoreham.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in New Shoreham with an average of 82 mm to moderate rainfall in Westerly with 93 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Middletown enjoys approximately 255 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Rhode Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rhode Island's yearly weather, check out our Rhode Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhode Island?
Middletown
In May Middletown generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Warwick
In May Warwick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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New Shoreham
In May New Shoreham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Narragansett
In May Narragansett generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Westerly
In May Westerly generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rhode Island, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Rhode Island?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Rhode Island with overall pleasant weather in Middletown. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly 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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