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Richmond (CA) Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 6°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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.

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).

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.

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    Forecast for Richmond (CA)

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | 8°C
    SW 11 km/h
    2.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    16°C | 7°C
    S 14 km/h
    4.7 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    15°C | 9°C
    NE 7 km/h
    7.6 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain