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

What can you expect from the weather in Richmond during April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Richmond, April is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Richmond in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

With around 262 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, 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 60%  
SunshineSunshine 262 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in April 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 April?

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 in April.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond.

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