Richmond Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Richmond's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 31.8 degrees. That gives Richmond an annual average daytime high of 24.1 degrees, 1.8 degrees warmer than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 31.8 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 6.6 degrees in June. That is a 25.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 12.9 degrees across the year, 0.4 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 915mm across 112 rain days, close to the New South Wales average. The wettest month is April at 154mm, and August is the driest at 26mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. April receives 154mm while August gets just 26mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, October comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. June sits at the other end at 3.4.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to October if you're picking the best time to visit Richmond.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 6.8/10 - Ranked #75 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NSW avg 6.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 30.0 | 18.5 | 243 | 5.9 |
| Autumn | 23.5 | 12.9 | 308 | 7.3 |
| Winter | 17.8 | 7.5 | 156 | 5.1 |
| Spring | 25.1 | 12.5 | 208 | 9.0 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Richmond.
29.2°C, 107mm rain February
29.1°C, 70mm rain March
27.7°C, 40mm rain April
23.4°C, 154mm rain May
19.3°C, 114mm rain June
16.4°C, 103mm rain July
16.6°C, 27mm rain August
20.3°C, 26mm rain September
23.2°C, 41mm rain October
24.2°C, 59mm rain November
28.0°C, 108mm rain December
31.8°C, 66mm rain
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