Richmond in December

5.2out of 10

Not the best time

Cool: highs only around 8°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

8°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
11Rainy days (107 mm)
9:24 hDaylight
07:51Sunrise · 17:15 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 8°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 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 December?

Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 0°C.

When is the best time to visit Richmond?

The best months are September, October, August.