When to go · Richmond
Richmond in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud, closed seasonal sites); deep cold snaps in Jan–Feb.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud, closed seasonal sites); deep cold snaps in Jan–Feb.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Richmond's best window: Jun–Sep for the river and bike trail; late Sep for the fair; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Weather in April
- RichmondHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Richmond, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12 (better)
Jan: 14
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud, closed seasonal sites); deep cold snaps in Jan–Feb.
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.
Richmond: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast