When is the best time to go to Richmond
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Richmond, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Richmond
Richmond weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Richmond are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 133mm | 7.3hrs | 14.7hrs |
January is a wet, humid month in Richmond and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Richmond with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 110mm | 7.4hrs | 14hrs |
February in Richmond is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Richmond with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Richmond weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 119mm | 7.2hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Richmond is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Richmond with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 52mm | 7.5hrs | 12.2hrs |
Richmond's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Richmond.
April is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Richmond with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 31mm | 7.9hrs | 11.5hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Richmond and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Richmond, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Richmond with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 14mm | 8.2hrs | 14.7hrs |
The weather in June in Richmond is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Richmond, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Richmond and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Richmond with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 17mm | 8.5hrs | 14hrs |
July in Richmond is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Richmond, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Richmond and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 33mm | 8.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Richmond is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Richmond, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Richmond and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 58mm | 7.3hrs | 12.2hrs |
Richmond's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Richmond.
September is in the spring in Richmond and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Richmond weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 82mm | 6.8hrs | 11.5hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Richmond and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Richmond and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 102mm | 7.1hrs | 14.7hrs |
The weather in November in Richmond is characteristically warm and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Richmond and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Richmond weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 114mm | 7.7hrs | 14hrs |
December in Richmond is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Richmond weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26°C 78.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 133mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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