Rhode Island climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Rhode Island. Providence has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa).
Climate of Providence at a glance
The year average in Providence is 11 °C51 °F. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of −6 °C21 °F. About 1,208 mm48 in of precipitation falls in a year. October is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are May–September.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Rhode Island does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Rhode Island: Providence. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Providence?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F. January is the coldest, with an average low of −6 °C21 °F.
When does it rain the most in Providence?
October is the wettest month, with about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,208 mm48 in.
When is the best time to visit Providence?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are May–September. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in Rhode Island
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 11 | 28 | −6 | 1,208 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.