Richmond (VA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Richmond. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Richmond has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1178 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Richmond experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 121 mm (4.8 in) in September, the wettest month, and 65 mm (2.6 in) in February, the driest month. 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

Richmond can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Richmond.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year