Richmond Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Richmond, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in February to a chilly 11°C (52°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in February to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Richmond experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1403 mm (55 in) of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Richmond remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 139 mm (5.5 in) over 13 days. In the driest month February, this drops slightly to 90 mm (3.5 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 90%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year