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Rhode Island weather in May

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 65°, nights around 49°, and 3.0 in of rain in a typical May.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Newport 65° / 49° 7 Lovely afternoons interrupted by a lot of grey mornings.

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 May, across the whole country ›