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Weather in Rhode Island for May 2027

Your guide to Rhode Island weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Rhode Island at the beginning of May is 16.8 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 21.3 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Rhode Island in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 203.4 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
18°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Rhode Island Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
15°
2
Light rain
17°
3
Patchy rain possible
16°
4
Overcast
16°
5
Moderate rain
15°
6
Heavy rain
18°
7
Light rain
20°
8
Light drizzle
17°
9
Light rain
15°
10
Patchy rain possible
16°
11
Patchy rain possible
15°
12
Light rain shower
15°
13
Patchy rain possible
17°
14
Light rain
18°
15
Light rain
18°
16
Light rain
19°
17
Light rain
22°
18
Overcast
20°
19
Patchy rain possible
20°
20
Moderate rain
20°
21
Heavy rain at times
16°
22
Heavy rain
18°
23
Light rain
17°
24
Light rain
18°
25
Light rain
20°
26
Partly cloudy
23°
27
Light rain
24°
28
Sunny
24°
29
Light rain
20°
30
Light rain
18°
31
Moderate rain
22°

What’s the Weather Like in Rhode Island This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Rhode Island’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleProvidence18 °C / 10 °CCloudyNewport15 °C / 10 °CPatchy rain possibleSouth Kingstown16 °C / 10 °CPatchy rain possibleChepachet18 °C / 9 °CPatchy rain possibleWesterly17 °C / 10 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Rhode Island

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Rhode Island day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 0.2 mm 6
May 2 Light rain
Light rain
 17° /8° 4.2 mm 5
May 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 0.1 mm 5
May 4 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /8° 0 mm 5
May 5 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /9° 21.8 mm 5
May 6 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 18° /11° 31.4 mm 4
May 7 Light rain
Light rain
 20° /11° 2.5 mm 6
May 8 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 17° /9° 0.9 mm 6
May 9 Light rain
Light rain
 15° /8° 8.7 mm 4
May 10 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /9° 0.1 mm 4
May 11 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 0.1 mm 5
May 12 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 15° /6° 0.4 mm 6
May 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 0.2 mm 6
May 14 Light rain
Light rain
 18° /10° 3.1 mm 4
May 15 Light rain
Light rain
 18° /11° 3.9 mm 4
May 16 Light rain
Light rain
 19° /11° 4.5 mm 6
May 17 Light rain
Light rain
 22° /13° 4.9 mm 7
May 18 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /13° 0 mm 6
May 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 0.1 mm 6
May 20 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 20° /11° 13.5 mm 5
May 21 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /11° 22.9 mm 4
May 22 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 18° /10° 34.5 mm 6
May 23 Light rain
Light rain
 17° /10° 7.3 mm 5
May 24 Light rain
Light rain
 18° /10° 8.6 mm 5
May 25 Light rain
Light rain
 20° /10° 3.3 mm 5
May 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /11° 0.3 mm 7
May 27 Light rain
Light rain
 24° /12° 3.1 mm 7
May 28 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /13° 0.2 mm 7
May 29 Light rain
Light rain
 20° /11° 5.5 mm 6
May 30 Light rain
Light rain
 18° /9° 3.9 mm 5
May 31 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 22° /9° 13.5 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rhode Island in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Rhode Island forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Rhode Island in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rhode Island during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 18° and cooler nights around 10°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Rhode Island during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 203.4 mm is expected in Rhode Island during May, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Rhode Island during May?
The average wind speed in Rhode Island during May is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Rhode Island

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rhode Islands May weather 💧
Typically, Rhode Island has 13 rainy days in May with a total of 203.4 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Rhode Island during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️
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