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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 May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Providence is warmest in July (highs near 83°F) and coldest in February (lows around 21°F), with roughly 50 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
36°
23°
Cold
Feb
39°
21°
Cold
Mar
46°
29°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
58°
39°
Mild
May
68°
48°
Mild
Jun
77°
58°
Warm
Jul
83°
67°
Warm
Aug
80°
64°
Warm
Sep
73°
57°
Warm
Oct
62°
45°
Mild
Nov
51°
35°
Cool
Dec
41°
27°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Providence?
The most comfortable time to visit Providence is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Providence?
July is the warmest month in Providence, averaging highs near 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Providence?
February is the coldest month in Providence, with lows around 21°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Providence?
The wettest month in Providence is usually March, out of roughly 50 inches of precipitation across the year.

Providence month by month