Rhode Island Weather for October 17, 2026

Image: Pawcatuck Riverfront, Westerly, RI

Saturday, October 17 starts damp and cloudy but improves across Rhode Island

Morning begins in the mid-40s to around 50°F under cloudy skies, with showers likely early (around 40–60% chance) and breezy north winds of 10–20 mph that could gust toward 25–30 mph.

Afternoon turns partly sunny as clouds clear, with highs only in the low 50s (around 52–54°F) and continued north winds of 10–17 mph.

Evening becomes mostly clear, with temperatures falling through the low 40s toward overnight lows in the mid-30s (around 30–38°F inland, a bit milder on the coast), patchy frost possible, and lighter north winds later.

Overall grade: B-