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The best time to visit Richmond

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

Richmond is warmest in August (highs near 23°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1578 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
6°
1°
Cold
Feb
7°
1°
Cold
Mar
9°
2°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
16°
8°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
22°
13°
Warm
Aug
23°
14°
Warm
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
8°
Cool
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Wettest
Dec
6°
1°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Richmond?
August is the warmest month in Richmond, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January is the coldest month in Richmond, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Richmond?
The wettest month in Richmond is usually November, out of roughly 1578 mm of precipitation across the year.

Richmond month by month