Richmond weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Richmond sits 293 m (961 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Richmond, Kentucky, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Richmond weather
Is it raining in Richmond right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Richmond this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–25° and lows of 10–14°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Richmond lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Richmond?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Richmond weather by month
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Richmond is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Richmond?
July is the wettest month, with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 89 mm (3.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Richmond?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Richmond have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 135 mm (5.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months