Weather · May
Richmond weather in May
Average highs of 69°F, lows of 52°F and 0.70 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Richmond’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 69°F and lows of 52°F. That is 2° warmer than April, and 2° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 69°F
- Average low
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 0.70 in
- Wet days
- 3
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:59 AM · 8:12 PM
What to wear in May
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What May weather is good for
May 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 May?
Average highs are 69°F and average lows 52°F, for a daily mean of 61°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Richmond in May?
May averages 0.70 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Richmond in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:59 AM and sets about 8:12 PM, for roughly 14.2 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Richmond?
The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. May is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Richmond station (2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.