Rhode Island Weather for October 16, 2026

Image: Slater Mill, Pawtucket

Friday, October 16 looks wet and mild across Rhode Island, with showers likely for much of the day.

Morning starts in the mid-40s to around 50°F under mostly cloudy skies, with showers likely developing (around 60–70% chance), patchy fog possible, and south winds of 8–16 mph that could gust toward 25–30 mph.

Afternoon stays mostly cloudy with continued showers (mainly earlier), highs in the upper 60s (around 67–69°F), and breezy south-to-southwest winds.

Evening brings more showers (around 80% chance overnight), with temperatures holding in the mid-50s to upper 60s early before falling toward overnight lows in the mid-40s and winds shifting to southwest then northwest.

Overall grade: C.