Richmond weather in May
May in Richmond: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Richmond · #48 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Richmond climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Rainfall | 71 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Richmond in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Richmond?
- May in Richmond: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Richmond on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Richmond in May?
- In May, Richmond averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 14.4°C, with about 71.2 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Richmond in May?
- Richmond has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.