Richmond Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Richmond, Virginia - VA, USA)

The city of Richmond enjoys a moderate climate with hot summer weather and cool winters, making Richmond the ideal holiday destination.

Summers in Richmond are hot and humid, and June, July and August are the hottest months of the year, when temperatures can reach 32°C / 90°F. July generally features the wettest weather of the year.

Spring and autumn in Richmond are pleasant seasons with warm days and cool evenings.


Winter in Richmond is a cool season, with December and January featuring the coolest climate of the year, when daytime temperatures are around 8°C / 46°C, but temperatures can drop to -4°C / 26°F. Snowfalls can occur during winter, especially during the month of January. The annual average snowfall in Richmond is 36 cm / 14 inches.

Richmond's annual average precipitation is 109 cm / 43 inches.

Richmond Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Richmond:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	8°C / 46°F	-4°C / 25°F
February	10°C / 50°F	-2°C / 28°F
March	15°C / 59°F	2°C / 36°F
April	21°C / 70°F	7°C / 45°F
May	25°C / 77°F	12°C / 54°F
June	30°C / 86°F	17°C / 63°F
July	31°C / 88°F	20°C / 68°F
August	31°C / 88°F	19°C / 66°F
September	27°C / 81°F	15°C / 59°F
October	22°C / 72°F	8°C / 46°F
November	16°C / 61°F	3°C / 37°F
December	10°C / 50°F	-1°C / 30°F

Richmond Weather Charts - further Richmond climate statistics and charts.