Climate Insights for Richmond Airport

The climate in Richmond Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 364mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Richmond Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Richmond Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Richmond Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 364mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 97mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 95mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Richmond Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Richmond Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Richmond Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Richmond Airport is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Richmond Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.