Are you considering a trip to Richmond in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +25°C and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 85 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Richmond has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Richmond in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Richmond for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +24°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +6°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +25°C.
Is Richmond warm or cold in May?
Richmond is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +14°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Richmond:
Climate in Richmond in May
Richmond weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+25°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
-2°C
0°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+37°C
+39°C
Rainfall
80 mm
85 mm
84 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
69%
70%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
4
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
14
15
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +21°C to +25°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 85 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 69%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Richmond in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Richmond is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Richmond based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 122 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Richmond wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Richmond?
This is the weather in Richmond in May 2024:
1 May
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+17°C
2 May
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+20°C
3 May
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+16°C
4 May
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+18°C
5 May
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+21°C
6 May
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+24°C
7 May
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+28°C
8 May
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+30°C
9 May
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+25°C
10 May
☁️
+25°C
11 May
☁️
+27°C
12 May
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+30°C
13 May
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+26°C
14 May
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+26°C
15 May
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+21°C
16 May
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+26°C
17 May
🌧️
+25°C
18 May
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+22°C
19 May
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+23°C
20 May
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+29°C
21 May
☀️
+25°C
22 May
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+26°C
23 May
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+24°C
24 May
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+26°C
25 May
☁️
+22°C
26 May
☁️
+22°C
27 May
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+22°C
28 May
🌫️
+20°C
29 May
🌫️
+26°C
30 May
🌫️
+22°C
31 May
☁️
+25°C
In May 2024 Richmond had 2 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Richmond climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Richmond in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+19°C) and the highest in 2023 (+22°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 663 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1563 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Richmond in May:
Is May a good time to visit Richmond?
May is a really good time to go to Richmond. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Richmond.
Can you sunbathe in Richmond in May?
May is warm in Richmond. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Richmond rainy in May?
Richmond is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Richmond in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Richmond in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Richmond, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
