When to go · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth, Rhode Island in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Portsmouth, Rhode Island's best window: May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds.
- JuneGreatInside Portsmouth, Rhode Island's best window: May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds.
- JulyGreatInside Portsmouth, Rhode Island's best window: May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds.
- AugustGreatInside Portsmouth, Rhode Island's best window: May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds.
Weather in April
- Portsmouth, Rhode IslandHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 11 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Spring break big impact
March–April · United States
Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Outside the best window (May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
May: Inside Portsmouth, Rhode Island's best window: May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and no crowds.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast