Providence
Welcome to Cvent’s Providence meeting planning guide — a Providence city guide for meeting planners. At just 18.5 square miles, Providence and
nearby Warwick, Rhode Island, pack a punch with a rich architectural heritage, full calendar of arts and music festivals and culinary treasures — all of
which can be enjoyed by convention guests and leisure travelers alike. Their coastal location in the Northeast place both cities within 300 miles of 15
percent of the nation's population. They're also just three hours away from New York City and within 50 minutes of Boston by car.
For guests looking to arrive by plane, Warwick is home to T.F. Green Airport, also located just 10 miles from downtown Providence. The award-winning
airport offers service to destinations throughout the United States and Canada. Within the city itself, visitors find the Rhode Island Public Transit
Authority (RIPTA) bus system to be an efficient and affordable way to hop among Providence's biggest attractions. Additionally, the city's compact d...
nearby Warwick, Rhode Island, pack a punch with a rich architectural heritage, full calendar of arts and music festivals and culinary treasures — all of
which can be enjoyed by convention guests and leisure travelers alike. Their coastal location in the Northeast place both cities within 300 miles of 15
percent of the nation's population. They're also just three hours away from New York City and within 50 minutes of Boston by car.
For guests looking to arrive by plane, Warwick is home to T.F. Green Airport, also located just 10 miles from downtown Providence. The award-winning
airport offers service to destinations throughout the United States and Canada. Within the city itself, visitors find the Rhode Island Public Transit
Authority (RIPTA) bus system to be an efficient and affordable way to hop among Providence's biggest attractions. Additionally, the city's compact d...

Things to Do

Hemenway's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Located riverfont in downtown Providence, Hemenway's is a Rhode Island tradition. Offering some of the freshest fish around, Hemenway's flies
seafood in daily from around the world and from local ports in New Bedford, Boston, Gloucester, Point Judith and Rockland. Perfectly complementin...
seafood in daily from around the world and from local ports in New Bedford, Boston, Gloucester, Point Judith and Rockland. Perfectly complementin...

Cafe Nuovo
Serving contemporary American fare with European, Asian and island flavors, the beautiful Cafe Nuovo boasts a central location on the scenic
Providence riverwalk. Its casually elegant, dimly lit interior is dotted with cherry wood accents, comfortable upholstered chairs and colorful abstract...
Providence riverwalk. Its casually elegant, dimly lit interior is dotted with cherry wood accents, comfortable upholstered chairs and colorful abstract...

Hemenway's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Located riverfont in downtown Providence, Hemenway's is a Rhode Island tradition. Offering some of the freshest fish around, Hemenway's flies
seafood in daily from around the world and from local ports in New Bedford, Boston, Gloucester, Point Judith and Rockland. Perfectly complementin...
seafood in daily from around the world and from local ports in New Bedford, Boston, Gloucester, Point Judith and Rockland. Perfectly complementin...

Cafe Nuovo
Serving contemporary American fare with European, Asian and island flavors, the beautiful Cafe Nuovo boasts a central location on the scenic
Providence riverwalk. Its casually elegant, dimly lit interior is dotted with cherry wood accents, comfortable upholstered chairs and colorful abstract...
Providence riverwalk. Its casually elegant, dimly lit interior is dotted with cherry wood accents, comfortable upholstered chairs and colorful abstract...
Weather and Seasonality
Providence weather is marked by typical Northeastern seaboard warm summers, cold winters, year-round humidity and ample precipitation. Providence's
average yearly temperature is around 50°F. January and February are the city's coldest months, with an average temperature of 29°F, while July and August
are the warmest months, with an average temperature of 72°F.Providence receives an average of 33 inches of snow per year, with about 10 inches falling in
January alone, as well as rainfall averaging about four inches per month, with most falling in March. The best time to visit Providence is April through June or
September through mid-November, months that boast mild temperatures, mild humidity and rare snowfall.
average yearly temperature is around 50°F. January and February are the city's coldest months, with an average temperature of 29°F, while July and August
are the warmest months, with an average temperature of 72°F.Providence receives an average of 33 inches of snow per year, with about 10 inches falling in
January alone, as well as rainfall averaging about four inches per month, with most falling in March. The best time to visit Providence is April through June or
September through mid-November, months that boast mild temperatures, mild humidity and rare snowfall.
Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
---|---|---|
January | 37°/20° | Low |
February | 38°/22° | Low |
March | 46°/29° | Low |
April | 58°/39° | Medium |
May | 68°/48° | Medium |
June | 77°/57° | High |
July | 82°/64° | High |
August | 81°/62° | High |
September | 73°/54° | High |
October | 63°/43° | Medium |
November | 53°/35° | Medium |
December | 41°/25° | Low |