Rhode Island in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rhode Island in may 2025
The weather in Rhode Island in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather 0.1cm
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
24%
20%
12%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
24%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
26%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
54°F
31%
20%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rhode Island in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rhode Island in may.
The climate of Rhode Island in may is good
The climate in may in Rhode Island is rather dry (with 3.9in of rainfall over 6 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate quite comfortable here the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 67°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Rhode Island is 61°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Rhode Island in may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 18 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 58% of the month.
In may in Rhode Island, the days on average last 14:33. Sunrise is at 04:26 and sunset is at 18:59.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a good month to go in that area in United States.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rhode Island in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:59 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rhode Island in may 2024:
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 49°F
52°F to 63°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 58°F
56°F to 63°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 56°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
58°F to 68°F
59°F to 65°F
61°F to 72°F
56°F to 65°F
59°F to 68°F
61°F to 67°F
61°F to 70°F
58°F to 70°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Rhode Island:
| Massachusetts in may | good weather |
| Boston in may | good weather |
| Provincetown in may | tolerable weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may | tolerable weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in may | tolerable weather |
| Connecticut in may | good weather |
| Hampton Beach in may | good weather |
| Albany in may | good weather |
| Brooklyn in may | good weather |
| New York City in may | good weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in may | tolerable weather |
| New Jersey in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Rhode Island in may:
Weather data for Rhode Island for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rhode Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rhode Island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rhode Island.