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Rhode Island weather in April

One place stands in for Rhode Island here — these are Newport's numbers, not a statewide average.

Based on 1 weather station, in Newport. One station — Newport, right on the water, where the ocean takes the edge off winter; inland Rhode Island runs a touch colder overnight.

Newport & the Coast

Highs near 56°, nights around 39°, and 3.8 in of rain in a typical April.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Newport 56° / 39° 7 Daffodils on the lawns, dry suits still on the water.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in April, across the whole country ›