Weather · August
Richmond weather in August
Average highs of 72°F, lows of 56°F and 0.10 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Richmond’s 3rd warmest month, with average highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F. That is 1° warmer than July, and 5° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 72°F
- Average low
- 56°F
- Precipitation
- 0.10 in
- Wet days
- 0
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:24 AM · 8:03 PM
What to wear in August
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What August weather is good for
August compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Richmond and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Richmond in August?
Average highs are 72°F and average lows 56°F, for a daily mean of 64°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Richmond in August?
August averages 0.10 in of precipitation over about 0 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Richmond in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:24 AM and sets about 8:03 PM, for roughly 13.7 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Richmond?
Yes. August is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Richmond station (2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.