AI-generatedProvidence at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 1,120 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Providence
Providence has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Providence is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:5618:06
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:39–07:34 · evening 17:28–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:39 · evening 18:23–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Providence in October?
In October, Providence is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Providence.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min06:56 – 18:06
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %63 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Providence
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.7 – 17.6 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Providence ranges from 2.8 °C in February to 21.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 20.2 and 23.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.8° | 2.9° | 6.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.8° | 1.5° | 4.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.7° | 2.1° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.2° | 5.8° | 8.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.9° | 10.4° | 13.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 16.7° | 14.9° | 18.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 20.7° | 18.8° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.7° | 20.2° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.0° | 18.8° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 16.7° | 15.7° | 17.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.4° | 11.3° | 13.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.1° | 6.8° | 9.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Providence
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Providence, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Providence
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Providence: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Providence has about 9 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Providence
How breezy and how cloudy Providence is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Providence typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Providence: variable cloud, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Providence
How often the day gets hot in Providence (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Providence has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Providence
Snow is possible in Providence, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Providence.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Providence
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 46 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 3° | −6° | 4.8° | 4.4 h | 10 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 4° | −5° | 2.8° | 5.1 h | 9 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 8° | −1° | 3.7° | 5.8 h | 11 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 14° | 5° | 7.2° | 6.3 h | 11 | 99 |
| MayMay | 77 | 19° | 10° | 11.9° | 6.8 h | 11 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 24° | 16° | 16.7° | 7.3 h | 10 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 28° | 19° | 20.7° | 7.6 h | 10 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 27° | 19° | 21.7° | 6.9 h | 10 | 88 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 23° | 15° | 20.0° | 6.0 h | 9 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 17° | 9° | 16.7° | 5.3 h | 9 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 11° | 3° | 12.4° | 4.5 h | 9 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 6° | −2° | 8.1° | 4.0 h | 10 | 108 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
41.82° N, 71.41° W · 2 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Providence
The best time to visit Providence is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is March with 109 mm of precipitation.
Providence through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Providence in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Providence in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–28 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Providence in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Providence in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Providence for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Providence
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Providence: score 82 against 70. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 82better |
| Day high | 17° | 24° |
| Night low | 9° | 16° |
| Sea | 16.7° | 16.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 87 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Providence month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January3° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In January, Providence is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 97 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in January26February4° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In February, Providence is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in February25March8° · Sea 4° · 6 h
In March, Providence is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in March56April14° · Sea 7° · 6 h
In April, Providence is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in April77May19° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In May, Providence is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in May82June24° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In June, Providence is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in June77July28° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In July, Providence is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in July79August27° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In August, Providence is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in August80September23° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In September, Providence is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in September70October17° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In October, Providence is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in October39November11° · Sea 12° · 5 h
In November, Providence is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Providence.
Providence in November20December6° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In December, Providence is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 108 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Providence.
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Providence vs. Boston
In October the holiday weather in Providence and Boston is about equally good (score 70 vs. 66). During the day Boston is 1 °C cooler than Providence. The sea in Boston is 3 °C cooler.
| in October | Providence | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | 17° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Providence ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Raleigh22°84
- 2Richmond21°82
- 3Washington20°19°81
- 4Philadelphia19°18°79
- 5Baltimore19°18°79
- 6New York18°18°77
- 7ProvidenceThis page17°17°70
- 8Pittsburgh18°69
Planning a trip to Providence
Weather for your travel dates
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Providence in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Providence has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,300 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Providence lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Providence
When is the best time to visit Providence?
The best time to visit Providence is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Providence?
The sea temperature in Providence ranges from 2.8 °C in February to 21.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Providence in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Providence?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Providence?
The wettest month is March with 109 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Providence get?
Providence gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Providence in?
Providence uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Providence?
A nonstop flight from London to Providence takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,300 km.
When is hurricane season in Providence?
Providence lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Providence?
Providence has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 21.
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