Current Weather and Forecast in Providence, RI
Rhode Island, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Providence
Providence has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 23°. December brings the most rain, on about 11 days, while July is the sunniest, with 11.1 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 131 days.
Providence climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
When does Providence drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 4 months of the year, December through March.
What is the rainiest month in Providence?
December, at 5.1 inches (129 mm) over about 11 days. August is the driest month, at 3.5 inches (88 mm).
What is the hottest month in Providence?
July, averaging 83°F (28°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Providence?
January, with highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows near 23°F (-5°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -14°F (-26°C).
Is there snow in Providence?
Yes - about 14 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.
How warm is Providence on average?
52°F (11°C) across all twelve months - about 61°F (16°C) by day and 44°F (7°C) after dark.
What is the best time to visit Providence?
Aim for August to October and May to June if you get the choice: these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 11 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.