An RV in Rhode Island is winterized for about 3 months a year at Providence, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 30 at Providence (NOAA 1991-2020). 8 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Rhode Island, 4 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Providence high / low | RV | Providence snow | Westerly high / low | RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 22° | winterized | 10.3 in | 40° / 25° | winterized |
| Feb | 41° / 24° | winterized | 10.5 in | 41° / 26° | winterized |
| Mar | 48° / 30° | shoulder trips | 6.4 in | 47° / 32° | shoulder trips |
| Apr | 59° / 40° | shoulder trips | 0.6 in | 57° / 41° | camping |
| May | 69° / 49° | camping | 0.0 in | 67° / 50° | camping |
| Jun | 78° / 59° | camping | 0.0 in | 75° / 59° | camping |
| Jul | 84° / 65° | camping | 0.0 in | 82° / 66° | camping |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | camping | 0.0 in | 81° / 64° | camping |
| Sep | 75° / 57° | camping | 0.0 in | 74° / 57° | camping |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | camping | 0.2 in | 64° / 47° | camping |
| Nov | 53° / 36° | shoulder trips | 1.0 in | 54° / 38° | shoulder trips |
| Dec | 43° / 28° | winterized | 7.6 in | 45° / 30° | shoulder trips |
RV column rule: camping at a 40°F low or warmer with highs under 95°F; shoulder trips above a 28°F low; winterized below.
By that rule an RV at Providence has 6 months camping (May to October), 3 of shoulder trips and 3 winterized. By that rule an RV at Westerly has 7 months camping (April to October), 3 of shoulder trips and 2 winterized.
Rhode Island is hard-freeze country: Providence logs about 109.0 nights at or below 32°F and 20.1 days that never thaw, enough to freeze any water left in the water lines, pump, water heater and toilet valve.
8 live listings in 6 cities; by listed type: 3 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 2 covered and 6 outdoor (types overlap). 1 publishes a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $25 to $25 (median $25).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 Storage - West Warwick | West Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Trailer |
| 401 Storage - Warwick | Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Trailer |
| Wawaloam Campground | West Kingston | outdoor | ||
| Ginny-B Campground | Foster | outdoor | ||
| Whispering Pines Campground | Hope Valley | outdoor | ||
| Providence | Providence | |||
| Lawton Moving & Storage | Providence | |||
| Storage Place - Cranston | Providence | indoor, outdoor, climate-controlled | security cameras, gated entry | Boat, Car, Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski, Trailer, Snowmobile, Kayak, Golf Cart |
| City | RV & Motorhome Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Foster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hope Valley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| West Kingston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| West Warwick | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is October 30 at Providence and October 31 at Westerly; winterize by October 16, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our RV rule Providence stays camping through October and Westerly through October, then 3 months of shoulder trips follow at Providence. 4 Rhode Island listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
3 at Providence (November to April) and 2 at Westerly (November to March), plus 3 and 3 months of shoulder trips. Those winterized months hold 28.4 of the 36.6 inches of snow Providence averages a year (78%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Providence an RV is camping from May to October (6 months), against 7 at Westerly.
Of 8 live Rhode Island listings, 3 list indoor space and 1 climate-controlled units, against 6 outdoor and 2 covered. By city: Providence (3 listed, 1 indoor), Foster (1 listed, 0 indoor), Hope Valley (1 listed, 0 indoor) and Warwick (1 listed, 1 indoor). Most indoor listings: Providence (1), Warwick (1) and West Warwick (1). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 6 cities in all.
At Providence, 4 months average a low at or below 32°F: 3 winterized and 1 shoulder trips or camping by our RV rule. Providence logs 109.0 nights at or below 32°F and 0.8 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 22.1°F and is winterized for an RV. Drain or re-protect the RV after any outing in those 1 month.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is April 11 at Providence and April 11 at Westerly; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around April 1 and March 29. Our rule makes May the first month camping at Providence and April at Westerly. That month Providence averages a 49.2°F low and a 68.9°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
Rhode Island RV & motorhome storage listings span 6 cities, led by Providence (3 listed), Foster (1 listed), Hope Valley (1 listed), Warwick (1 listed) and West Kingston (1 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Providence (1 outdoor) and Foster (1 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 6 list outdoor, 2 covered and 4 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 30.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014765, USW00014794); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).