United StatesAverage weather for Richmond in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Richmond with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 15°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Richmond with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 20°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Richmond is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In May, there is an average of 155 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Richmond in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
20°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
26°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
13°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
155 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
11 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Richmond?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Richmond. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2018, Richmond reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Richmond
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Richmond, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Richmond
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Richmond, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 11 days of precipitation in Richmond.
Daily UV index in May in Richmond
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Richmond, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Richmond over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Richmond, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Richmond over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Richmond, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Richmond
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Richmond. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Richmond by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Richmond. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
