The best time to visit Richmond
Month-by-month climate averages for Richmond, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
Richmond is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in July (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1016 mm of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.
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 yearHere 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.