Climate Insights for Richmond

The climate in Richmond is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 133mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Richmond 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: May, April, August. The coldest months are March, June, April, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Richmond sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Richmond is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 133mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 33mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than August, 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 is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Richmond, which began on June 21, 2026. Richmond 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 May at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Richmond is during January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, March can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Richmond 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.