Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights -2 to 0°
- 8 rainy days · 79 mm
When is the best time to visit Richmond, Virginia?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar15°fair
- Apr21°recommended
- May25°recommended
- Jun30°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov16°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Richmond, Virginia, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | -2° | 82 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 11° | -1° | 66 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 15° | 3° | 102 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 21° | 8° | 81 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 25° | 13° | 102 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 30° | 18° | 118 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 21° | 111 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 31° | 20° | 125 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 27° | 16° | 117 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 9° | 86 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 16° | 4° | 78 mm | 6 d | |
| December | 11° | 0° | 89 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Richmond, Virginia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Richmond Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 25°
nights 3 to 13°
- 8 rainy days · 95 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 32°
nights 18 to 21°
- 8 rainy days · 118 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov16 to 27°
nights 4 to 16°
- 6 rainy days · 94 mm
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Richmond, Virginia, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h44 of daylight, in December 9h35, a difference of 5h09.
9h50Jan
10h45Feb
11h51Mar
13h07Apr
14h10May
14h44Jun
14h30Jul
13h36Aug
12h22Sep
11h09Oct
10h06Nov
9h35Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Richmond Airport" (37.51°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Richmond, Virginia, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°-2° at night
- 82 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°-1° at night
- 66 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair15°3° at night
- 102 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended21°8° at night
- 81 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended25°13° at night
- 102 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended30°18° at night
- 118 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°21° at night
- 111 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°20° at night
- 125 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°16° at night
- 117 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°9° at night
- 86 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair16°4° at night
- 78 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°0° at night
- 89 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 66 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 25 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (118 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (125 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 117 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 86 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 16 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 78 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Richmond, Virginia?
April to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 21 to 30 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Richmond Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Richmond, Virginia?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 89 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Richmond Airport).
What is the hottest month in Richmond, Virginia?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Richmond Airport).
What is the coldest month in Richmond, Virginia?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and -2 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Richmond Airport).
What is the driest month in Richmond, Virginia?
February: 66 mm over 7 days of rain, against 125 mm in August, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Richmond, Virginia?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in April: 21 °C in the afternoon, 8 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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