Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Providence, Rhode Island, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score40Mixed annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 15°C, sunshine averages 7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1159mm. Sea temperatures average 12°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
1159mm
Annual total
Sun
7h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
40
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Providence, Rhode Island, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Providence's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October93mm average rain
October sits near Providence's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.6 hours average sun
October sits close to Providence's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October17°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October34 weather score
October scores below Providence's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
