The climate in Richmond during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18.5°C 65.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.2°C 39.5°F |
Average temperature | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 69 mm 2.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 17.2°C 62.9°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Richmond with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.9 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
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 |