Richmond in January
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 7°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
7°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
11Rainy days (94 mm)
9:40 hDaylight
07:57Sunrise · 17:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 7°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 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 | 7°C | -2°C | 94 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 9°C | 0°C | 98 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 14°C | 4°C | 113 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 20°C | 9°C | 117 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 24°C | 14°C | 117 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 28°C | 19°C | 107 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 106 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 79 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 91 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 81 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 87 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 8°C | 0°C | 107 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Richmond in January?
Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The best months are September, October, August.