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Rhode Island fall foliage

Among the 2 Rhode Island destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 24 around Providence (30 ft) to about October 29 around Newport (20 ft).

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Rhode Island fall foliage map

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Dots show the 2 Rhode Island destinations we track, colored by today’s estimated stage. Select one for its forecast, or open the full foliage map to check any city or ZIP code.

Peak calendar

Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.

DestinationSep 1Oct 1Nov 1Estimated today
ProvidencePeak Oct 24 · best Oct 23–Oct 31
Peak Oct 24
NewportPeak Oct 29 · best Oct 28–Nov 5
Peak Oct 29

Trees behind the color

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Rhode Island?

Among the 2 Rhode Island destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 24 around Providence (30 ft) to about October 29 around Newport (20 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.

Where does fall color peak first in Rhode Island?

Providence is usually first among the Rhode Island destinations we track, with peak around October 24. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.

Where is the latest fall color in Rhode Island?

Newport usually peaks last, around October 29.

What trees give Rhode Island its fall color?

The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include red maple, northern red oak, sugar maple, American beech, and shagbark hickory.

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