Weather in Richmond
What's the weather like in Richmond?
Richmond has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 9°C (47°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July, with overnight lows around 0°C (31°F) and 22°C (72°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Richmond are April through May, and September through October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 37.541, -77.436
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 47°F | 0°C / 31°F | 86 mm | 10 | — |
| February | 11°C / 53°F | 1°C / 34°F | 93 mm | 10 | — |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 39°F | 85 mm | 10 | — |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 9°C / 49°F | 94 mm | 10 | — |
| May | 25°C / 78°F | 15°C / 59°F | 99 mm | 11 | — |
| June | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 66°F | 104 mm | 11 | — |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 22°C / 72°F | 102 mm | 13 | — |
| August | 30°C / 87°F | 21°C / 70°F | 109 mm | 12 | — |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 65°F | 101 mm | 10 | — |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 54°F | 95 mm | 8 | — |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 42°F | 78 mm | 7 | — |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 3°C / 37°F | 99 mm | 10 | — |
Richmond by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The most comfortable months in Richmond are usually April, May, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Richmond?
July is typically the hottest month in Richmond, averaging a high of 32°C (90°F).
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 0°C (31°F).
Does it snow in Richmond?
Snow is rare in Richmond; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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