Climate Insights for Richmond

The climate in Richmond is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 331mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 55mm 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: Januar, Dezember, Februar. The coldest months are Juli, August, Juni, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and July.

Temperatures in Richmond vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Richmond is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 331mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 55mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 46mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and July, totalling around 6cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Richmond is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

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 Januar at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Richmond is during Januar, Februar, März, April, Oktober, November and Dezember, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.