Weather · October
Richmond weather in October
Average highs of 73°F, lows of 54°F and 1.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Richmond’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 54°F. That is 2° cooler than September, and 6° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 73°F
- Average low
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 1.4 in
- Wet days
- 3
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:17 AM · 6:32 PM
What to wear in October
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What October weather is good for
What’s on in Richmond in October
Guides for this month: Halloween in Richmond.
See all upcoming events and school days off.
October 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 October?
Average highs are 73°F and average lows 54°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Richmond in October?
October averages 1.4 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Richmond in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:17 AM and sets about 6:32 PM, for roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Richmond?
The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. October is mild, with Halloween events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Richmond station (2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.