Climate of Richmond, Virginia, USA
Point-value climate at Richmond (Virginia, United States of America). Population approximately 912,000.
Located in Virginia, United States of America, Richmond has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 912,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.9°C / 37.2°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 78 mm / 3.1 in (April) to 106 mm / 4.2 in (August) — about 1097 mm / 43.2 in across the year. Richmond is the capital of Virginia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Richmond's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9°C37.2°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| February | 4.8°C40.6°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| March | 9.3°C48.7°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 14.5°C58.1°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| September | 21.9°C71.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 15.5°C59.9°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| November | 10°C50°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 5.1°C41.2°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Richmond?
Richmond does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Richmond's warmest month is July at an average of 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and its driest month is April with about 78 mm / 3.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Richmond?
Richmond, in Virginia, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.9°C / 37.2°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1097 mm / 43.2 in, with the wettest month being August (106 mm / 4.2 in) and the driest April (78 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Richmond in July?
The average temperature in Richmond in July is 26.3°C / 79.3°F, with rainfall of about 105 mm / 4.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Richmond?
The driest month in Richmond is April, with about 78 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 14.5°C / 58.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Richmond?
The wettest month in Richmond is August, with approximately 106 mm / 4.2 in of average monthly rainfall.