City in Rhode Island

Things to Do in Providence

Top things to do in Providence: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 68°F now🕔 10:27 PM local📅 Best: June and August👥 190.000

Things to do in Providence

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Providence.

Map of Providence

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Coordinates: 41°49′26.4″N 71°24′46.1″W (41.824, -71.4128)

Weather in Providence right now

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68°F
Clear · feels like 69°F
Humidity73%
Wind4 mph SW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality49 · Good
Sunrise6:04 AM
Sunset7:30 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:27 PM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Tue, Sep 1: heavy rain, 2,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Best time to visit Providence

Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

Providence is a city in Rhode Island. Providence is known for WaterFire and Brown University. It has a population of about 190.000.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Providence with clear. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 60°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Providence is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 43 mi away. Nearby highlights include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Nantucket and Central Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Providence today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Providence?

Providence is a city in Rhode Island. Its coordinates are 41.824, -71.4128. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Providence right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Providence?

June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Providence, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Providence in?

Providence observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:27 PM.

How many people live in Providence?

Providence has a population of approximately 190.000.

What is the nearest airport to Providence?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 43 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 147 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 148 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Providence?

Popular options include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Nantucket, Central Park, Times Square and Empire State Building.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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