When to go · Richmond
Richmond, month by month
The best months for Richmond: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.-5 °C (23 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 14 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 11 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.3 °C (37 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud, closed seasonal sites); deep cold snaps in Jan–Feb.11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 13 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 13 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 13 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 13 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud, closed seasonal sites); deep cold snaps in Jan–Feb.6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 14 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 15 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Richmond, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
Jan: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Feb: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 14
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
February: Inside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Richmond: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.