Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather in October

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

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Middletown Providence Warwick New Shoreham

Considering a trip to Rhode Island, the United States of America this October 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 October

Rhode Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Rhode Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Middletown.

To explore the conditions in Rhode Island, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Westerly with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Woonsocket with 122 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Middletown enjoys approximately 208 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 October

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

Temperature range in Rhode Island (October)

Precipitation variation in Rhode Island (October)

Middletown

In October Middletown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
208 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
Climate in Middletown →

Providence

In October Providence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
208 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
less favorable
Climate in Providence →

Warwick

In October Warwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
208 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
Climate in Warwick →

New Shoreham

In October New Shoreham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
208 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
Climate in New Shoreham →

Narragansett

In October Narragansett generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
208 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
Climate in Narragansett →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Middletown 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Providence 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Warwick 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
New Shoreham 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Narragansett 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Westerly 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Rhode Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Rhode Island, the United States of America brings mixed weather. In Middletown, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

Average temperatures in Rhode Island, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Middletown.

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

Rhode Island, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in October. Middletown typically averages about 107 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

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

Generally speaking, August and September provide excellent weather in Middletown. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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