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

How is the weather in Richmond in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Richmond the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Richmond in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 324 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Richmond. 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 May?

For visitors traveling to Richmond, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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