Providence Weather in August

What's the weather like in Providence (Rhode Island) in August 2025?

The climate in Providence during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Providence and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Providence weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.1°C 80.7°F
Nightly temperature 16.6°C 61.8°F
Average temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Daily sunshine 9 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 21.4°C 70.6°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Providence with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Providence

Providence average temperature in August

August rainfall

Providence average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Providence average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Providence in August 2025.

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Providence weather stats

Providence weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.5°C 81.5°F
Driest month: June 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: July 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 2.2°C 36°F
Wettest month: November 114mm 4.5ins
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