Best Time to Visit Richmond: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Richmond: September, August, July.

  • Best months for Richmond: September, August, July.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: May, April, June.
  • The least pleasant month is January (score 4.1).

Year at a glance

2° -5° J 5° -4° F 10° 1° M 17° 7° A 23° 13° M 27° 17° J 28° 19° J 28° 18° A 25° 14° S 18° 8° O 11° 2° N 5° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 2°C-5°C81 mm 10– – 4.1
February 5°C-4°C68 mm 9– – 4.7
March 10°C1°C99 mm 11– – 5.5
April 17°C7°C120 mm 12– – 6.5
May 23°C13°C117 mm 13– – 7.2
June 27°C17°C103 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C19°C84 mm 11– – 7.5
August 28°C18°C74 mm 10– – 7.8
September 25°C14°C72 mm 8– – 8.1
October 18°C8°C76 mm 9– – 7.3
November 11°C2°C86 mm 9– – 6.0
December 5°C-3°C84 mm 10– – 4.6

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Richmond?

The best months are September, August, July.

When is the rainy season in Richmond?

The wettest months are May, April, June.