Late winter · Weather & things to do
Richmond in February
Richmond sees its driest month, with just 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain, highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows of 29°F (-2°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (70 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April and October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 35°F.
- Comfort improves from 54/100 in January to 61/100.
- Our Williamsburg & Richmond route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Richmond in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Richmond brewery whose seasonal Gingerbread Stout, brewed with local ginger and honey, arrives each winter.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Free-admission art museum with Faberge eggs, American paintings and a large sculpture garden.
GardenFest of Lights
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's winter light show, with lit gardens, model trains and a glowing conservatory.
Why now February scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Carytown
Nine blocks of independent shops, cafes and the 1928 Byrd Theatre along West Cary Street.
Maymont
Gilded Age estate on the James River with gardens, wildlife habitats and the Dooley Mansion, decorated for the holidays.
Why now Highs near 49°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in February
- Williamsburg in February~44 mi · highs 49°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Shenandoah in February~85 mi · highs 38°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in February~97 mi · highs 43°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Corolla in February~120 mi · highs 48°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Richmond in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Richmond?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are April and October, at up to 86. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
How cold is Richmond in February?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Richmond in February?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.5 in (1182 mm).
What should I pack for Richmond in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Richmond in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.