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Best time to visit · Virginia, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Richmond is April and October, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 71°F (21°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain in October. March, May, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 44°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 46.5 in (1182 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 44°F7°C | 49°F9°C | 57°F14°C | 69°F20°C | 78°F25°C | 87°F30°C | 91°F33°C | 89°F32°C | 82°F28°C | 71°F21°C | 58°F15°C | 49°F9°C |
| Avg low | 27°F-3°C | 29°F-2°C | 35°F2°C | 46°F8°C | 56°F13°C | 65°F18°C | 69°F21°C | 68°F20°C | 61°F16°C | 49°F10°C | 38°F3°C | 31°F-1°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.9 in73 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 4.4 in112 mm | 4.9 in125 mm | 4.6 in116 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 3.7 in95 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 80% | 78% | 75% | 76% | 71% | 68% | 70% | 74% | 76% | 78% | 83% |
| Cloud | 57% | 58% | 58% | 56% | 59% | 56% | 55% | 54% | 52% | 50% | 49% | 58% |
| Comfort | 54 | 61 | 73 | 85 | 77 | 69 | 60 | 63 | 77 | 86 | 78 | 58 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 61 m (200 ft), close to Richmond's own ~50 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 44–49°F (7–9°C) and lows down to 27°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.4 in (238 mm) of rain or snow, 20% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 58/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 57°F highs in March to 78°F by May. About 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: April ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 78/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 87–91°F (30–33°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.8 in (350 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 65°F (18°C). Comfort scores bottom out in July; the season averages 64/100.
Temperatures slide from 82°F highs in September to 58°F by November. About 12.0 in (305 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: October ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 80/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 5 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: April & May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Richmond is April and October, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 71°F (21°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain in October. March, May, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 4.9 in (125 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.8 in (70 mm). The yearly total is around 46.5 in (1182 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C) and highs of 44°F (7°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 70%, and highs peak around 91°F (33°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 27°F (-3°C) in January.
Poll the group on April and October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
