Providence, RI Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Providence
Providence has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 38°F (3°C) in January to around 83°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 131 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 38°F (3°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -14°F (-26°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 14 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows around 23°F (-5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -14°F (-26°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.1 inches (129 mm) of rain over 11 days, while August is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 14 days in a typical year, mostly from December through April.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 23° | 10 | 4.5 in | 5.9 h/day | 67% |
| February | 41° | 23° | 10 | 3.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 69% |
| March | 47° | 29° | 12 | 4.4 in | 8.0 h/day | 65% |
| April | 57° | 39° | 12 | 4.7 in | 8.4 h/day | 68% |
| May | 69° | 50° | 11 | 3.5 in | 9.8 h/day | 70% |
| June | 77° | 59° | 11 | 3.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 71% |
| July | 83° | 66° | 13 | 4.7 in | 11.1 h/day | 74% |
| August | 82° | 65° | 12 | 3.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 74% |
| September | 75° | 59° | 10 | 4.5 in | 8.7 h/day | 76% |
| October | 64° | 48° | 10 | 4.6 in | 7.4 h/day | 76% |
| November | 52° | 36° | 8 | 3.6 in | 6.7 h/day | 70% |
| December | 43° | 29° | 11 | 5.1 in | 5.7 h/day | 72% |
Providence month by month
Providence weather in January
January brings highs around 38°F (3°C), lows near 23°F (-5°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Providence.
Providence weather in February
February brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 23°F (-5°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Providence weather in March
March brings highs around 47°F (8°C), lows near 29°F (-1°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Providence weather in April
April brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 12 wet days.
Providence weather in May
May brings highs around 69°F (20°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 11 wet days.
Providence weather in June
June brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 11 wet days.
Providence weather in July
July brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 13 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Providence.
Providence weather in August
August brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), about 12 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Providence.
Providence weather in September
September brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 10 wet days.
Providence weather in October
October brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 10 wet days.
Providence weather in November
November brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 8 wet days.
Providence weather in December
December brings highs around 43°F (6°C), lows near 29°F (-2°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days - typically the wettest month of the year in Providence.
Seasons in Providence
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Providence is mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Providence brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Providence is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Providence runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 41°F (5°C) and nights around 25°F (-4°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 10 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Providence
The best time to visit Providence is generally August to October and May to June, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 73°F (23°C).
Pack for Providence with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 66°F (19°C).
Providence temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.