Rhode Island Weather Forecast
Rhode Island weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Rhode Island
No snow is in the current forecast window for Rhode Island.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for Rhode Island
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 64° | 83% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 60° | 41% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 60° | 55% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 63° | 8% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 58° | 1% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 60° | 8% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 76° / 64° | 40% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 87° / 69° | 40% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 66° | 11% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 62° | 20% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 60° | 15% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 62° | 28% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 62° | 19% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 64° | 23% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 65° | 23% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 26% | -- | — |
Climate in Rhode Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 21° | 4,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 22° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 33° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 59° | 40° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 61° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 83° | 67° | 5,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 63° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 58° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 48° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 36° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 28° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 41.824, -71.4128. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Rhode Island right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Rhode Island?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Rhode Island, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:27 AM.
How many people live in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has a population of approximately 1.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island?
Popular options include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Nantucket, Central Park, Times Square and Empire State Building.
What places are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island covers 2 places in this atlas, including Newport and Providence.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
