Richmond (BC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (72°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 15°C (59°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Richmond has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1885 mm (74 in) of rainfall per year. Richmond can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 288 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation spread across 7 rainy days days. 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 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Richmond.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year