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The best time to visit Providence

Month-by-month climate averages for Providence, RI, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Providence is usually April, May, June and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Providence is warmest in July (highs near 84°F) and coldest in February (lows around 25°F), with roughly 57 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, June and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Providence forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Providence weather by month

what to expect in Providence through the year

Here is Providence's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Providence by season.

Jan
41°
28°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
43°
25°
Cool
Mar
49°
32°
Cool
Apr
60°
41°
Mild
May
69°
49°
Mild
Jun
78°
59°
Warm
Jul
84°
68°
Warm
Aug
79°
63°
Warm
Sep
74°
58°
Warm
Oct
65°
48°
Mild
Nov
52°
36°
Cool
Dec
44°
30°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Providence?
The most comfortable time to visit Providence is usually April, May, June and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Providence?
July is the warmest month in Providence, averaging highs near 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Providence?
February is the coldest month in Providence, with lows around 25°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in Providence?
The wettest month in Providence is usually January, out of roughly 57 inches of precipitation across the year.

Providence month by month