The climate in Richmond during August can be summarized as hot, 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 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.9°C 87.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.4°C 65°F |
Average temperature | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 98 mm 3.9 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 21.5°C 70.6°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 98mm 3.9 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 10.2 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 | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
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Driest month: | January | 33mm 1.3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.5°C 34.7°F |
Wettest month: | May | 120mm 4.7ins |