Richmond Climate by Month
The weather in Richmond sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Richmond, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in February to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 4°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Richmond experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1403 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Richmond remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 139 mm over 13 days. In February, this drops slightly to 90 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Richmond serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Richmond.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Richmond in New Zealand
During the months of January and February 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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 268 hours of sunshine.
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