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The best time to visit Richmond

Month-by-month climate averages for Richmond, Victoria, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually January, February, March and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Richmond is warmest in January (highs near 25°C) and coldest in June (lows around 7°C), with roughly 781 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Richmond forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Richmond weather by month

what to expect in Richmond through the year

Here is Richmond's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Richmond by season.

Jan
25°
15°
Warm
Feb
25°
14°
Warm
Mar
23°
14°
Warm
Apr
19°
11°
Mild
Wettest
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
16°
Mild
Sep
18°
Mild
Oct
19°
10°
Mild
Nov
22°
13°
Warm
Dec
24°
14°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually January, February, March and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Richmond?
January is the warmest month in Richmond, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
June is the coldest month in Richmond, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Richmond?
The wettest month in Richmond is usually April, out of roughly 781 mm of precipitation across the year.

Richmond month by month