Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Rhode Island with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rhode Island in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Rhode Island with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 20°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Rhode Island will be around 20°C, with nights close to 13°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 126 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Rhode Island. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rhode Island in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
126 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Rhode Island?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Rhode Island. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Rhode Island in May
With 31°C, Rhode Island hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Rhode Island
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Rhode Island, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Rhode Island
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Rhode Island, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Rhode Island.
Daily UV Index in May in Rhode Island
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Rhode Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Rhode Island Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Rhode Island, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Rhode Island Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Rhode Island, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Rhode Island
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Average Weather in Rhode Island by Month
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