Richmond weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 29°F. It gets 46 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 9 inches of snow. Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 74 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to May and October.
Best time to visit Richmond
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 3.7 in | 6 | 0 | 20 | cold |
| February | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| March | 60°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in | 7 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| April | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| July | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| August | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 12 | 0 | hot |
| September | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 71°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| December | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| Year | 69°F avg | 48°F avg | 45.5 in | 8.8 in | 75 | 45 | 74 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Richmond Intl. Airport, VA (USW00013740), 9.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Richmond
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 34m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 45m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:51 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:34 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 107 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 am | 5:15 pm | 9h 52m |
| February | 6:59 am | 5:49 pm | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:21 am | 7:17 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:35 am | 7:45 pm | 13h 10m |
| May | 6:00 am | 8:12 pm | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:48 am | 8:32 pm | 14h 44m |
| July | 6:01 am | 8:30 pm | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:26 am | 8:01 pm | 13h 36m |
| September | 6:52 am | 7:17 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:18 am | 6:32 pm | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:49 am | 4:58 pm | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:17 am | 4:52 pm | 9h 35m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Richmond with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Richmond getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Richmond.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Richmond?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 69°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F and highs of 48°F.
What is the rainiest month in Richmond?
August gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.6 inches.
Does it snow in Richmond?
Yes. Richmond averages 9 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
For comfortable weather, April to May and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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