I cant imagine it will be that cold. We open our CT cottage every year on May 15th and it’s always seasonably warm. I would expect mid 70s on Rhose Island. nanuckett will be noticeably cooler but I’d be shocked if daytime temps stay in the 50’s .

Yes, there will be things in bloom. May is lovely.

This is the forecast for the last week of May in Newport:

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/newport/02840/may-weather/330413

Note, though, the lows. If you go out to dinner and stroll home later, you may want something warmer.

Thanks, y’all! I feel a bit better. I did just buy the cutest pink raincoat bc I figured there’d definitely be rain & I didn’t want my boring brown raincoat for my spring trip, but the cold was tripping me up. 😂

And of course, one of homes I wanted to tour in Newport (Marble House) is closed bc they are filming The Guilded Age rn. 🙄😂 But…I remain super excited to see this beautiful part of the country! The farthest north I’ve been is NYC (well, actually I need to look at a map…I‘ve been to Chicago and that may be farther north, but y’all know what I mean. 😂

The weather is going to change a lot between now and then! I will say that we have had a cooler than usual spring, though, so who the heck knows. Late May is usually warm (for us) with lots of flowers blooming. Wardrobe-wise, pants and short sleeves with a cardigan or light jacket. You’ll be near the ocean in both places so be prepared for sea breezes. We have a summer place not far from Newport so if you have any questions about the area, fire away.

Thanks, @Sueb20! We are staying at the Vanderbilt Auberge and our travel agent worked with the concierge there to set up our dining reservations. Let me know if these are good and if you know of a great place they missed!

Moorings, Bowen’s, the dining room at the hotel, and The Black Pearl.

We are excited to see everything!

We love The Mooring! Always reliable for good food and service. Really nice to sit out on the deck if it's warm enough, but the inside is very nice too.

I have never been to Bowen's Wharf but I know it's popular. I think we had lunch at Black Pearl several years ago but have also been there for a drink and it's another great location. In fact all of the restaurants you mention are within a few blocks of each other, in the heart of downtown.

We also like Midtown Oyster Bar for lunch or dinner, and the Red Parrot for casual lunch. Both are close to the above places, too.

Check out the Hammett hotel, which is right near the above restaurants. It is brand new and from peering in the windows, I was thinking it looks like a nice place to have a drink overlooking the water. But I haven't been inside yet.

If you have time, take a drive out to Tiverton and Little Compton. Scenic, pretty towns. Tiverton has a tiny downtown with some cute shops and good ice cream. Lots of pretty scenery along the way.

If you're up for a nature walk, check out Sachuest Point in Middletown, just outside of Newport. There is a path that goes along the water that's about a 2.5 mile loop. DH goes for the birds. I go for the views.

Oh, thank you so much @Sueb20!! What great suggestions! I am bookmarking this…everything sounds wonderful. 😊

Funny, marble house was not my favorite. Much preferred the Elms and Rosecliff with the beautiful sweetheart staircase.

IAC, re weather, it should be fairly comfortable, but being by the water it can be cooler especially with the breezes. I remember one day we went to Mystic CT and we were freezing...foggy and in the 60s...the rest of the state was in the 90s. So my suggestion is layers. Be prepared to have a cardigan you can take on and off, and I always like scarves as somehow, if my neck is warm, I'm warm. If I get too hot, I can tie it on my purse. And I live in jeans except in the hottest part of summer so a pair of jeans will see you through a lot of weather, if you're comfortable in them. But nights can be cooler so a fleece jacket that you can layer over a sweater would be great. If your raincoat can be used as a windbreaker, another layer, that would be good too. That way you can be comfortable no matter the temp.

OMG @Sueb20!! I just died laughing…cannot show that to dh! 😂

Thank you so much @Annie Deighnaugh…very good wardrobe info! It’s so funny…it is supposed to be 87 here today! I’ll probably be glad to have refreshing weather after this heat. Lots to pack, though! 😂

You're going to have a great time nini. Annie's right, layers are your friend.

I live in Downeast Maine, (BBH- Beyond Bar Harbor as we like to say) it is cooler here than Newport of course, but the coastal air can be downright chilly, even in Summer. I have a friend who runs a puffin cruise, and she jokes you can always tell the tourists, "they're the ones in flipflops, shorts and t-shirts, but the locals all show up in jeans, closed shoes, and carrying a fleece or a windbreaker."

As an added note, I do not wear open sandals that early in the year. My feet would freeze, particularly at a restaurant where I am just sitting. I have also found that open shoes on my feet, YMMV, under a restaurant table become a feasting station for mosquitos. I hate mosquitos. If I have sandals on and will be sedentary I spray my feet with bug spray.

@localeater Gulp. Oh, I just CAN’T with the closed-toe shoes this time of year!😩😩😩 I literally don’t have ANY springy/summery closed toed shoes, like none (except my running shoes, but no, not wearing those!) Seriously…none of my closed toe shoes even match my Spring clothes!😂 Oh lawd…maybe I can find some pale pink leather mules or something. 🥲 Guess I’m bringing Off, too. I can’t believe y’all already have mosquitos with it being so cold…ours haven’t even gotten to their full summer fighting weight yet!😂

I’m going to look like such a tourist! 😂

ok these may not be your style.. they aren't dressy and are only a step better than running shoes-- but they are very comfortable for walking and come in pale pink 💗. I never like this style on my big ol feet but these actually look cute!

Ugg Bren - and this is a very good price. I paid either 100 or 120. I also have June Gloom (lavender).

These are a little more structured and substantial.. but same basic look. I have the rose gold (with sparkles lol) but I thought this color should work with your cute Lily dresses!?

Just a thought..

Yes to comfortable walking shoes. Everything is so casual these days that you don't really need to dress up much unless you are heading to the fanciest of restaurants.

Also do think about a hat with a brim that won't blow off. Sometimes the fun in the sun can get to me, my eyes and my head.