Richmond Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Richmond Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


42°C
Highest Temp
8 Jan. 26

3°C
Lowest Temp
25 Jul. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJanuary30.81°C

Coldest MonthAugust6.19°C

Wettest MonthJanuary3.72mm

Windiest MonthJanuary18.05km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Richmond historically?

January is historically Richmond's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 29°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 46°C on 2020-01-04.

2. What is the coldest month in Richmond historically?

July is Richmond's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 7°C. The all-time record low of 0°C was recorded on 2010-06-30.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Richmond over the past 17 years?

Richmond's average annual rainfall is approximately 858.6mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Richmond experience on average per year?

Richmond historically records approximately 175.5 rainy days per year. March has the highest number of rain days at an average of 20 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Richmond?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Richmond is 46°C on 2020-01-04.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Richmond?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Richmond is 0°C on 2010-06-30.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Richmond historically?

Richmond experiences its strongest winds during December. The historic gust record of 38.2 kph was recorded on 2025-07-01.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Richmond during a year?

Usually, Richmond's humidity peaks in March at around 75.01% and drops to its lowest in September at approximately 64.2%.