Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Providence, Rhode Island, United States in December
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
112mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°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
December5°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December112mm average rain
December is one of Providence's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.6 hours average sun
December is one of Providence's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December10°C average sea
December is below Providence's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December22 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
