Planning a trip to Richmond in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 80 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Richmond has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Richmond in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Richmond for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +70°F.
Is Richmond warm or cold in April?
Richmond is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Richmond:
Climate in Richmond in April
Richmond weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+59°F
+70°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
0°F
+28°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+97°F
+99°F
Rainfall
84 mm
80 mm
85 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
63%
69%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
5
Cloudy days
11
10
10
Rainy days
12
14
15
Snowy days
1
0
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +70°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 80 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 63%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Richmond in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Richmond is gradually decreasing during April, going from 8 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Richmond based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 143 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Richmond wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Richmond?
This is the weather in Richmond in April 2023:
1 April
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+76°F
2 April
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+72°F
3 April
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+73°F
4 April
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+83°F
5 April
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+86°F
6 April
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+87°F
7 April
🌧️
+75°F
8 April
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+51°F
9 April
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+60°F
10 April
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+66°F
11 April
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+77°F
12 April
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+84°F
13 April
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+88°F
14 April
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+76°F
15 April
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+79°F
16 April
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+81°F
17 April
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+72°F
18 April
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+78°F
19 April
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+80°F
20 April
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+89°F
21 April
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+87°F
22 April
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+77°F
23 April
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+69°F
24 April
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+64°F
25 April
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+63°F
26 April
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+70°F
27 April
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+73°F
28 April
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+65°F
29 April
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+75°F
30 April
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+69°F
In April 2023 Richmond had 8 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Richmond climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Richmond in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+66°F) and the highest in 2023 (+72°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 663 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1563 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Richmond in April:
Is April a good time to visit Richmond?
April is a really good time to go to Richmond. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Richmond.
Can you sunbathe in Richmond in April?
April has mild temperatures in Richmond. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Richmond rainy in April?
Richmond is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Richmond in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Richmond in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Richmond, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.