Best time to visit Providence
The best months to visit Providence are September, June and May, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
September, June and May score best for Providence weather:
- May20° / 11°CMild and green — WaterFire season lights its first fires.
- June25° / 16°CWarm, long evenings — the best of the outdoor city begins.
- September23° / 15°CStudents return and the weather turns ideal.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Providence weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -4° | 95 | 14 | 10h |
| February | 5° | -4° | 82 | 13 | 10h |
| March | 9° | 0° | 106 | 14 | 11h |
| April | 14° | 6° | 98 | 15 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 20° | 11° | 83 | 16 | 14h |
| JuneBest weather | 25° | 16° | 90 | 15 | 15h |
| July | 28° | 19° | 86 | 16 | 15h |
| August | 27° | 19° | 94 | 16 | 14h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 23° | 15° | 96 | 12 | 13h |
| October | 17° | 9° | 105 | 13 | 12h |
| November | 11° | 3° | 86 | 11 | 10h |
| December | 6° | -1° | 106 | 13 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Providence month by month
January
Providence in January: 3.1°C high, -4.4°C low, 95.2mm rain over 14 days, 9.5h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
February
Providence in February: 4.5°C high, -3.7°C low, 82.1mm rain over 13 days, 10.1h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
March
Providence in March: 8.5°C high, 0.1°C low, 105.9mm rain over 14 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Providence in April: 14.3°C high, 5.5°C low, 97.6mm rain over 15 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
Providence in May: 19.8°C high, 10.6°C low, 83.4mm rain over 16 days, 14.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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JuneBest weather
Providence in June: 24.9°C high, 15.8°C low, 90.4mm rain over 15 days, 15h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
July
Providence in July: 28.2°C high, 19.4°C low, 86.4mm rain over 16 days, 15.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Providence in August: 27.3°C high, 18.7°C low, 94.1mm rain over 16 days, 14.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
SeptemberBest weather
Providence in September: 23.4°C high, 14.7°C low, 95.5mm rain over 12 days, 13.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Providence in October: 17.3°C high, 8.7°C low, 104.6mm rain over 13 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Providence in November: 11.4°C high, 3.1°C low, 85.9mm rain over 11 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Providence in December: 6.1°C high, -1.2°C low, 105.9mm rain over 13 days, 9.4h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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