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