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Best time to go to Richmond

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Richmond.

When is the best time to visit Richmond?

In general the best time to visit Richmond is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.

Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:

The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in July and it has 3 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Richmond in different months

This is the average weather in Richmond for each month based on historic data:

April, May, June, July, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during July.

In January, February, March, August, September, December the weather is average. Expect around 69 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 98 mm in August.

Climate in Richmond

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Richmond for each month:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature
+77°F	+81°F	+88°F	+97°F	+99°F	+102°F	+106°F	+104°F	+100°F	+97°F	+82°F	+79°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+48°F	+52°F	+61°F	+70°F	+77°F	+84°F	+90°F	+86°F	+81°F	+70°F	+61°F	+52°F
Minimum Temperature
-8°F	-4°F	0°F	+28°F	+32°F	+48°F	+54°F	+50°F	+41°F	+28°F	+16°F	+5°F
Avg. water temperature
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Humidity, %
67	66	63	63	69	70	72	75	75	73	70	70
Rain, mm
64	56	87	80	85	83	97	98	97	84	81	73
Snow, mm
18	19	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	10
Average wind speed, m/s
3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Sunny Days
6	5	6	6	5	4	3	4	7	9	8	7
Cloud Days
12	11	11	10	10	10	8	8	10	11	11	13
Rainy Days
9	8	12	14	15	15	17	17	13	10	10	10
Snowy Days
4	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Richmond during the whole year:

The hottest month in Richmond is July with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +32°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Richmond looks throughout the year, in %:

The most humid month in Richmond is September with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 63%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Richmond during the whole year based on historical data:

The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 84 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 17 rainy days and 98 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Richmond during the whole year based on historical data:

The snowiest month is February with approximately 4 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Richmond:

What is the hottest month in Richmond?

The hottest month in Richmond is July with average maximum temperature of +90°F.

What is the coldest month in Richmond?

The coldest month in Richmond is January with minimum temperatures of +32°F.

Is Richmond worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Richmond could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Richmond?

if you're looking to visit Richmond when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, September, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 56 mm of rain.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Richmond

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Source of the data

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.