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Richmond weather

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Cloudy,much the same tomorrow

Env. Canada, the European and the American model agree on a high near 20° in Richmond today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 21°, with a 0% chance of rain.

20°10°
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19°11°
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Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaymodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agree
Env. CanadaGEM model
19°
Cloudy
Today 19°·Low ·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
21°
Cloudy
Today 21°·Low 12°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
20°
Cloudy
Today 20°·Low 10°·Rain 0%
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Richmond weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Richmond swings 22°C across the year, from 23°C highs in July to 1°C lows in January, and December is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1586 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 15 days a year at 25°C or above, 1 of them at 30°C or above, 38 frost nights, and rain on 158 days.

Warmest month
July
23°C average high
Coldest month
January
1°C average low
Wettest month
December
1586 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
210,000
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Most accurate here
European
84/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
15 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
38 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
158 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Richmond’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Env. Canada, European, American side by side around Richmond and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Richmond hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Richmond 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
20° 10°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
21° 10°
models agree
Sun
Cloudy
19° 11°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
20° 11°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
18° 12°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
17° 11°
models agree
Thu
Drizzle
16° 11°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
16° 10°
±3°
Sat
Drizzle
17°
±5°
Sun
Mostly clear
16°
±2°
Mon
Drizzle
18° 10°
±4°
Tue
Light rain
16° 10°
±4°
Wed
Drizzle
16° 10°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
15° 10°
±3°

Richmond, British Columbia. Below we compare what Env. Canada, European, American forecast for Richmond right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Richmond's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Canada before you trust any single number.

Richmond weather by month

what to expect in Richmond through the year

Here is Richmond's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Richmond by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
Cold
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
23°
14°
Warm
Aug
23°
14°
Warm
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool
Wettest

What Richmond's weather is like through the year

Richmond runs from warm summers, with July highs near 23°C, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 1°C (a swing of about 22°C across the year). December is usually the wettest month, and Richmond sees roughly 1586 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Richmond

The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Richmond?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
84
/100rank #1
75±1.4°C93±3.7 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
EC
Env. Canada
82
/100rank #2
89±0.6°C96±2.2 km/t6581% hitEnvironment and Climate Change CanadaDorval, Québec, Canada
American logo
American
78
/100rank #3
84±0.9°C96±1.8 km/t5877% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1304 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Canada, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Richmond, scoring 84/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Env. Canada at 82. See the full CA accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in Canada? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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One vote per service. Anonymous: we store no personal data, only a one-way hash of your connection for a day to stop double votes.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°19° to 21°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±2°20° to 22°models agree0% to 0% chance
Sun±1°19° to 20°models agree0% to 0% chance
Monmodels agree20° to 20°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±1°18° to 19°±10%1% to 11% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Richmond

today, local time
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
19:18
Daylight
12h 25m

Common questions

What's the weather in Richmond today?
On this page we show what Env. Canada, European, American each forecast for Richmond today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Richmond today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Env. Canada, European, American for Richmond and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Richmond?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Richmond (CheckWeather Score 84/100), ahead of the Env. Canada at 82. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the CA accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Richmond?
July is typically the warmest month in Richmond, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Richmond get?
The coldest month in Richmond is January, when overnight lows average about 1°C.
How much rain does Richmond get?
Richmond sees roughly 1586 mm of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The most comfortable time to visit Richmond is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Richmond?
Rarely - Richmond very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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