The weather in October in Rhode Island

It's cool to moderate in October in Rhode Island with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Rhode Island. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Rhode Island, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2019, Rhode Island reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Rhode Island

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rhode Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Rhode Island New York
Average temperature 18°C 21°C
Max. temperature 23°C 26°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 135 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 15 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Rhode Island with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 20°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Rhode Island is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Rhode Island, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Rhode Island

Temperature in October in Rhode Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Rhode Island, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Rhode Island

Total precipitation in October in Rhode Island over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Rhode Island

Snowfall in October in Rhode Island per year

Daily UV index in October in Rhode Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Rhode Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Rhode Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rhode Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.