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Rhode Island weather in October

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 62°, nights around 47°, and 4.1 in of rain in a typical October.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Newport 62° / 47° 7 Sweater weather on the Cliff Walk, with the sea still warm.

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 October, across the whole country ›