Richmond in January
4.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
10Rainy days (81 mm)
9:29 hDaylight
08:05Sunrise · 17:33 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -5°C | 81 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.1 |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 10°C | 1°C | 99 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 17°C | 7°C | 120 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 117 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 103 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 84 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 72 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 18°C | 8°C | 76 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| December | 5°C | -3°C | 84 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Richmond in January?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The best months are September, August, July.