When to visit
Richmond?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Richmond
British Columbia · Canada

The best weather in Richmond is from June, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, July, August. — predictable climate

Climate score
October
28

Challenging climate

🌨Cold

1%snow days
Rare snowfall
7%outdoor comfort
Poor outdoor conditions
8ddry streak
Good dry periods
Warming— +0.8° vs. 15 years agoGetting drierModerate— 12% days with 20mm+ rainCooling down through the month
Temperature
8–13°C
Consistent temperatures · Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
6–12°C
Dry
Precipitation
204mm
Heavy downpours · 16 days
Sunshine
5.5h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
87%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
43
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct43NovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score59163773819189752865
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildMildPleasantPleasantCool & rainyColdColdCold
Temperature2–7°C1–7°C3–10°C5–12°C9–17°C12–19°C14–22°C15–23°C12–18°C8–13°C4–9°C1–6°C
Feels like-2–4°C-2–4°C0–7°C2–10°C7–16°C11–19°C14–23°C15–23°C11–18°C6–12°C1–6°C-2–3°C
Precipitation240mm
19 days
140mm
16 days
162mm
19 days
117mm
16 days
61mm
11 days
64mm
10 days
30mm
6 days
47mm
6 days
120mm
11 days
204mm
16 days
289mm
20 days
258mm
20 days
Sunshine2.8h
☀︎ 32%
4.3h
☀︎ 43%
6.2h
☀︎ 52%
8.4h
☀︎ 61%
11.5h
☀︎ 75%
12.4h
☀︎ 76%
13.4h
☀︎ 85%
12.2h
☀︎ 85%
9.2h
☀︎ 73%
5.5h
☀︎ 51%
3.3h
☀︎ 36%
2.4h
☀︎ 30%
WindE · 17 km/hE · 17 km/hE · 16 km/hSE · 16 km/hSW · 14 km/hS · 14 km/hS · 13 km/hS · 14 km/hS · 14 km/hNE · 15 km/hE · 17 km/hE · 17 km/h
Humidity (%)86%81%82%78%77%74%73%76%83%87%88%88%
Perfect days0%0%0%2%17%27%68%65%33%2%0%0%
Dry streak7d6d5d6d10d10d17d13d9d8d5d6d
Sunny streak6d7d8d12d16d16d23d23d14d9d5d4d
Extreme heat—————0%——————
Extreme cold28%29%14%2%—————0%9%28%
Temperature+0.8°-1.0°+0.2°-0.3°-0.7°+0.4°-0.5°+0.2°+0.3°+0.8°+0.2°+0.9°
RainfallGetting drierStableGetting drierGetting drierGetting drierStableStableStableStableGetting drierGetting drierStable
Ideal warm days0%0%0%0%0%5%17%18%4%0%0%0%
Outdoor comfort0%0%0%4%28%39%67%65%44%7%0%0%
Dry week odds7%4%3%5%19%21%47%36%15%12%4%6%
Heavy rain14%7%11%6%3%2%1%2%6%12%19%15%
Snow days28%28%22%9%—————1%15%33%
Day length8.8h10.2h11.9h13.8h15.3h16.2h15.7h14.3h12.6h10.8h9.1h8.3h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Richmond?

The best weather in Richmond is from July, August, June, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, July, August (9–23 °C).

What is the weather like in Richmond?

Richmond has a climate with an overall score of 4.3/10. Annual temperatures range from 1 °C to 23 °C.

What is the hottest month in Richmond?

The hottest month in Richmond is August, with average highs of 23 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Richmond?

The rainiest month in Richmond is November, with an average of 289 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Richmond?

Peak season in Richmond is June, July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Richmond?

Shoulder season in Richmond falls in May, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.