The climate in Richmond during October can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Richmond and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16°C 60.8°F |
Average temperature | 21.6°C 70.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 95 mm 3.8 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 26.1°C 78.9°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Richmond with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 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 | 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 |