Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather in September

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

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Middletown Providence Warwick New Shoreham

Thinking about venturing to Rhode Island, the United States of America this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Rhode Island in September

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in New Shoreham at 22°C (72°F) and warm in Bristol at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Bristol and 16°C (61°F) in New Shoreham.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in New Shoreham with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in West Greenwich with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Middletown enjoys approximately 233 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)
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Best Places to Visit in Rhode Island in September

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

Temperature range in Rhode Island (September)

Precipitation variation in Rhode Island (September)

Middletown

In September Middletown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
Climate in Middletown →

Providence

In September Providence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Providence →

Warwick

In September Warwick generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Warwick →

New Shoreham

In September New Shoreham generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
Climate in New Shoreham →

Narragansett

In September Narragansett generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
Climate in Narragansett →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Middletown 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Providence 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Warwick 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
New Shoreham 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Narragansett 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Westerly 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Rhode Island weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in Rhode Island, the United States of America brings excellent weather. In Middletown, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

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

Middletown averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Not particularly. Middletown averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Rhode Island, the United States of America.

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

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Rhode Island, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Middletown is excellent.

On average, the best time to visit Rhode Island, the United States of America is in August and September with generally 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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