The climate in Richmond during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Richmond and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 33.5°C 92.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
Average temperature | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 95 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 95mm 3.7 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 9.6 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 | 33.2°C 91.8°F |
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Driest month: | March | 63mm 2.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.5hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
Wettest month: | June | 126mm 5ins |