Quick Summary:

  • Located in the southwestern part of the state, not far from the state border with Connecticut, Westerly is one of Rhode Island's best resort towns.
  • Founded in 1661, Westerly has a relatively small population of around 22,000 and is quite a sleepy place for large parts of the year but really comes to life in the summer months when the sun starts to shine.
  • The population of the city is twice as large as normal on a typical summer day, with many people flocking to Westerly, RI to check out the area's beautiful beaches.
  • Westerly’s beaches are among the most famous and popular in all of Rhode Island.


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Watch Hill  | Beaches in Westerly, Rhode Island
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2. Weekapaug Beach, Rhode Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Weekapaug Beach, Rhode Island | Beaches in Westerly, Rhode Island
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3. Misquamicut State Beach

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Misquamicut State Beach  | Beaches in Westerly, Rhode Island
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4. Westerly Town Beach

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Westerly Town Beach | Beaches in Westerly, Rhode Island
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Westerly, Rhode Island Weather by Month

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 35 22 3.5 Cold
February 38 25 3.0 Cold
March 48 32 3.8 Cool
April 60 40 3.5 Mild
May 70 50 3.7 Pleasant
June 80 60 3.9 Warm & Humid
July 85 68 4.2 Hot & Humid
August 83 66 4.0 Warm & Humid
September 75 55 3.8 Mild
October 62 42 3.2 Cool
November 48 32 3.5 Cold
December 37 25 3.3 Cold

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