Richmond weather in April (Virginia, United States of America)

Is April a good time to explore Richmond weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

For April, the weather in Richmond is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Richmond in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 262 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a prime time to visit Richmond. April and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend 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 April

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 262 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 66%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond.

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