Best Time to Visit Richmond, Virginia, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Richmond.
Richmond does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 26.3°C / 79.3°F) and driest (April, 78 mm / 3.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and June and October–February; the wetter half falls in March and May and July–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.9°C / 37.2°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in July, with rainfall from 78 mm / 3.1 in (April) to 106 mm / 4.2 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Richmond, Virginia, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Richmond's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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″ | — |
No month at Richmond matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
Richmond doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~78 mm / 3.1 in) and July (warmest, 26.3°C / 79.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Richmond?
The rainy season at Richmond, Virginia runs through March and May and July–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 90 mm / 3.5 in. The wettest single month is August (106 mm / 4.2 in).
What is the driest month in Richmond?
The driest month in Richmond is April, averaging about 78 mm / 3.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14.5°C / 58.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Richmond?
The least comfortable months for travel to Richmond — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 106 mm / 4.2 in in August, and the coldest month averages 2.9°C / 37.2°F.
Is Richmond climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Richmond figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Richmond specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.