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Rhode Island Weather for August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026/
For Monday, August 17, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a cloudy and humid day with showers likely, a high near 74–79°F, southeast winds 5–10 mph, patchy fog possible, and a 70–80% chance of rain.
Morning will feature showers likely along with possible patchy fog under cloudy skies. Temperatures will start in the upper 60s to low 70s and remain cool, with southeast winds around 5–10 mph and high humidity.
Afternoon continues with showers possible (though chances may decrease somewhat after midday), cloudy conditions, and a high near 74–79°F. Winds shift toward the east or northeast at 5–10 mph, keeping it humid and damp.
Evening turns mostly cloudy as temperatures ease only slightly into the low-to-mid 70s early, then drop toward a low around 63–70°F overnight. North winds around 5 mph, with rain chances tapering off and conditions remaining humid.
Overall letter grade: C
A damp, cloudy, and humid Monday dominated by showers and limited sunshine, making outdoor plans less ideal.
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