Rhode Island Weather Forecast
Rhode Island weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 79° / 60°
Overcast · 5% rain · wind 8 mph
☁️ 82° / 55°
Overcast · 3% rain · wind 10 mph
Best time to go outside today
8 AM - 11 AM · comfort score 9.4/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 60°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 1 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 1:45 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
