Richmond in April

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
12Rainy days (117 mm)
12:59 hDaylight
07:08Sunrise · 20:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

7° -2° J 9° 0° F 14° 4° M 20° 9° A 24° 14° M 28° 19° J 30° 20° J 30° 20° A 26° 16° S 20° 9° O 14° 4° N 8° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 7°C-2°C94 mm 11– – 4.9
February 9°C0°C98 mm 11– – 5.3
March 14°C4°C113 mm 13– – 6.0
April 20°C9°C117 mm 12– – 7.1
May 24°C14°C117 mm 13– – 7.2
June 28°C19°C107 mm 13– – 7.2
July 30°C20°C106 mm 13– – 6.9
August 30°C20°C79 mm 10– – 7.5
September 26°C16°C91 mm 8– – 7.9
October 20°C9°C81 mm 9– – 7.7
November 14°C4°C87 mm 9– – 6.6
December 8°C0°C107 mm 11– – 5.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Richmond in April?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Richmond?

The best months are September, October, August.