Richmond 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Richmond's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperatures in Richmond range between 6.6°C in winter and 31.8°C in summer, a variation of 12.3°C across the year.
Rainfall patterns show Apr as the wettest month with 154mm, while Aug receives just 26mm. Annual rainfall totals 915mm, spread across an average of 112 rain days.
Richmond runs 1.8°C warmer than the New South Wales average. The 915mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Richmond. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Richmond's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Richmond's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Richmond reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 24.1°C, while the average minimum is 12.9°C. This 11.2°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Richmond showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 915mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2 | 18.9 | 107 | 15 | 19.0 | 52% |
| February | 29.1 | 18.8 | 70 | 11 | 18.1 | 52% |
| March | 27.7 | 16.5 | 40 | 9 | 17.7 | 48% |
| April | 23.4 | 12.4 | 154 | 8 | 14.1 | 49% |
| May | 19.3 | 9.9 | 114 | 9 | 10.1 | 60% |
| June | 16.4 | 6.6 | 103 | 9 | 8.3 | 58% |
| July | 16.6 | 7.2 | 27 | 8 | 10.3 | 52% |
| August | 20.3 | 8.7 | 26 | 4 | 12.6 | 50% |
| September | 23.2 | 9.3 | 41 | 5 | 17.7 | 33% |
| October | 24.2 | 11.9 | 59 | 11 | 19.5 | 41% |
| November | 28.0 | 16.2 | 108 | 14 | 20.3 | 46% |
| December | 31.8 | 17.9 | 66 | 9 | 25.4 | 34% |