The best time to visit Richmond
Month-by-month climate averages for Richmond, VA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Richmond is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 30°F), with roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January and February.
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 averagesHere is Richmond's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Richmond by season.