The climate in Richmond during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.5°C 83.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 14.6°C 58.2°F |
Average temperature | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 88 mm 3.5 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 88mm 3.5 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Richmond in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 29°C 84.2°F |
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Driest month: | February | 59mm 2.3ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 10.5hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 0.8°C 33.4°F |
Wettest month: | May | 113mm 4.4ins |