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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Richmond is warmest in July (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 35°F), with roughly 37 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and October.

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 °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Richmond by season.

Jan
51°
35°
Cool
Feb
56°
37°
Cool
Mar
61°
41°
Mild
Apr
73°
50°
Warm
May
76°
57°
Warm
Jun
86°
64°
Hot
Jul
90°
71°
Hot
Aug
87°
68°
Hot
Sep
80°
63°
Warm
Oct
71°
51°
Mild
Nov
60°
42°
Mild
Dec
52°
35°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Richmond?
July is the warmest month in Richmond, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January is the coldest month in Richmond, with lows around 35°F.
When is the rainy season in Richmond?
The wettest month in Richmond is usually December, out of roughly 37 inches of precipitation across the year.

Richmond month by month