Weather in Providence, Rhode Island, United States in May
In an average May, Providence sees a daily high around 65°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 65°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 76°F |
| Average low | 46°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 53°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
2007-05-25
Lowest
42°F
1985-05-03
Low
Highest
66°F
1987-05-31
Lowest
31°F
2008-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
106°F
2010-05-26
Lowest
24°F
1992-05-05
Humidity
Highest
17.8 g/m³
1987-05-31
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
1995-05-07
Wind
Highest
15 mph
2026-05-30
Lowest
3 mph
2011-05-20
Precip
Wettest
8.49 in
1984
Driest
1.37 in
1993
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