Richmond Climate by Month
Richmond experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Richmond is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Richmond has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1885 mm of rainfall per year. Richmond can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 288 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 43 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Richmond can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Richmond.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Richmond in Canada
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Richmond occurs in the months of January, February, March, October, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 288 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 289 hours of sunshine.
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