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

Planning a trip to Richmond in September? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Richmond generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Richmond in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 September

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 238 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 64%  

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 September?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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