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Richmond weather in January (California, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Richmond during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Richmond generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Richmond in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Richmond in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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