Climate ▸Forecast ▸December ▸January ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Richmond (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to mild. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Richmond changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Richmond experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 534 mm yearly. Richmond can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 116 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Richmond Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Richmond can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for Richmond (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 11°C
SW 4 m/s
1.9 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
16°C | 12°C
SW 5 m/s
0.9 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
16°C | 7°C
S 7 m/s
9.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Richmond in the United States of America

During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October 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:
  • Does Richmond have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Richmond?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Richmond?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Richmond?
    December tops the wettest month list with 116 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Richmond?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Richmond?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.