Rhode Island Weather for October 10, 2026 (and long weekend forecast)

Saturday, October 10 looks dry and mostly sunny across Rhode Island, with clouds building late. 

Federal Hill, Providence, AI-enhanced image, not to as-is

Morning starts clear and cool in the mid-40s to around 50°F, with a light northwest breeze of about 5 mph and no rain expected.

Afternoon stays sunny to mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s (around 64–66°F; a bit cooler on the coast) and light north-to-northwest winds.

Evening turns partly cloudy as temperatures ease through the low 50s toward overnight lows in the upper 40s to around 50°F, with winds becoming light and variable.

Overall grade: A-

The long weekend starts well and then turns wet. Saturday is the pick of the three days. Sunday stays dry for much of the day under increasing clouds, with only a slight afternoon shower chance, before rain becomes likely to near certain Sunday night. Columbus Day looks unsettled early, with showers likely mainly before mid-morning, then mostly cloudy and milder with highs in the upper 60s as the rain tapers.