Planning a trip to Richmond in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 93 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
July is usually the hottest month of the year in Richmond;
Average weather
☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+106°F
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Richmond has good weather in July.
Average temperature in Richmond in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Richmond for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +97°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +90°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.
Is Richmond warm or cold in July?
Richmond is typically hot in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +72°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
July is the hottest month in Richmond, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Richmond in July
Richmond weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+88°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+48°F
+54°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+102°F
+106°F
+104°F
Rainfall
84 mm
93 mm
97 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
72%
75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
4
Cloudy days
10
9
9
Rainy days
15
17
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
July weather is still as good as in June.It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +88°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 84 mm to 93 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in June to 3 in July.
Next month (August) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Richmond in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Richmond is gradually increasing during July, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Richmond based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 135 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.July is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Richmond, here is a comparison with other months, 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 July in Richmond?
This is the weather in Richmond in July 2023:
1 July
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+90°F
2 July
☁️
+94°F
3 July
☁️
+93°F
4 July
☁️
+92°F
5 July
☁️
+92°F
6 July
☁️
+88°F
7 July
☁️
+91°F
8 July
🌫️
+90°F
9 July
🌫️
+87°F
10 July
🌫️
+85°F
11 July
☀️
+90°F
12 July
☀️
+92°F
13 July
☀️
+94°F
14 July
🌧️
+89°F
15 July
☁️
+92°F
16 July
☁️
+87°F
17 July
🌫️
+90°F
18 July
☀️
+91°F
19 July
🌫️
+88°F
20 July
☁️
+91°F
21 July
☁️
+89°F
22 July
☁️
+84°F
23 July
☀️
+88°F
24 July
🌧️
+86°F
25 July
☁️
+92°F
26 July
☀️
+92°F
27 July
☀️
+97°F
28 July
☀️
+97°F
29 July
☁️
+97°F
30 July
☁️
+86°F
31 July
☁️
+87°F
In July 2023 Richmond had 8 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in July?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Richmond climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Richmond in July 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 July:
Is July a good time to visit Richmond?
July 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 July?
Absolutely, July is hot in Richmond. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Richmond rainy in July?
Richmond is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Richmond in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Richmond in July, 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.