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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Richmond, New Zealand. 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.

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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

Richmond January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 97mm 9hrs 15.8hrs

January in Richmond is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Richmond, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Richmond with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in January »

February

Richmond February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 77mm 8.5hrs 14.7hrs

February in Richmond is generally reasonably 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.

February is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Richmond with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in February »

March

Richmond March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 108mm 6.9hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in March in Richmond is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Richmond, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Richmond with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in March »

April

Richmond April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 125mm 6.5hrs 12hrs

Richmond's weather in April is typically mild and wet 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.

April is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Richmond with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in April »

May

Richmond May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 128mm 5.7hrs 10.9hrs

May is a wet month in Richmond and the temperature is generally cool.

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.

May is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Richmond with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in May »

June

Richmond June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 110mm 5.1hrs 15.8hrs

June in Richmond is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Richmond and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th 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 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in June »

July

Richmond July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 121mm 5.3hrs 14.7hrs

July in Richmond is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Richmond for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Richmond and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in July »

August

Richmond August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 133mm 5.6hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in August in Richmond is characteristically cool and wet.

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.

August is in the winter in Richmond and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in August »

September

Richmond September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 111mm 6.4hrs 12hrs

Richmond's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.

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.

September is in the spring in Richmond and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in September »

October

Richmond October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 127mm 7.3hrs 10.9hrs

October is a wet 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 pretty 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 a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 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 October »

November

Richmond November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 119mm 7.8hrs 15.8hrs

The climate in Richmond during November can be summarized as mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Richmond.

November is in the spring in Richmond and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest 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 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in November »

December

Richmond December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 104mm 8.1hrs 14.7hrs

December in Richmond is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Richmond.

December is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Richmond weather in December »

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Richmond weather stats

Richmond weather statistics
Hottest month: January 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: February 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.5hrs
Coldest month: July 11.3°C 52.3°F
Wettest month: August 133mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: February 17.7°C 63.9°F
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