Richmond Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Richmond. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 11°C (52°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Richmond has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 895 mm (35 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Richmond enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation, while in March, Richmond receives about 63 mm (2.5 in). For more details, please visit our Richmond Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Richmond can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine