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Richmond weather

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EuropeanECMWF
18°
Overcast
Feels 17° · Wind 6 km/h · Humidity 50%
AmericanNOAA GFS
18°
Overcast
Feels 15° · Wind 7 km/h · Humidity 44%
GermanDWD ICON
20°
Partly cloudy
Feels 18° · Wind 9 km/h · Humidity 42%

Latest for Richmond: European (ECMWF): 18° Overcast · American (NOAA GFS): 18° Overcast · German (DWD ICON): 20° Partly cloudy.

Richmond weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Richmond swings 25°C across the year, from 31°C highs in December to 6°C lows in July, and November is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 830 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
December
31°C average high
Coldest month
July
6°C average low
Wettest month
November
830 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
April, May, June and July
Residents
5,418
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Richmond and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Richmond, New South Wales is at its warmest in Dec (average highs near 31°C) and coldest in Jul (lows around 6°C), with roughly 830 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Richmond right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

Richmond climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
29°
18°
Feb
29°
18°
Mar
28°
17°
Apr
23°
12°
May
19°
Jun
17°
Jul
18°
Aug
20°
Sep
24°
Oct
25°
12°
Nov
27°
16°
Dec
31°
18°

Which forecast is most accurate in Richmond?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
G
German ★ Best
90
/100rank #1
87±0.7°C96±1.9 km/t8994% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
European logo
European
89
/100rank #2
91±0.5°C96±1.8 km/t8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
73±1.5°C95±2.6 km/t7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1493 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Australia? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

EuropeanECMWF
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Common questions

What's the weather in Richmond today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Richmond today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Richmond today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Richmond and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Richmond?
Over the last 30 days, the German model has been the most accurate for Richmond (CheckWeather Score 90/100), ahead of the European at 89. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Richmond?
December is typically the warmest month in Richmond, with average highs around 31°C.
How cold does Richmond get?
The coldest month in Richmond is July, when overnight lows average about 6°C.
How much rain does Richmond get?
Richmond sees roughly 830 mm of precipitation a year, with November usually the wettest month.

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