Richmond, VA weather in April
Expect mild weather with frequent rain in Richmond in April, with highs near 70°F and lows near 46°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 7:32 pm | 6:15 am / 7:58 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am50°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am59°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm65°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Richmond Intl Airport (8 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry April brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201994: average high 77°F
- Coolest April1997: average high 65°F
- Wettest April2008: 8.3 in
- Driest April1991: 0.9 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 17, 2002)
- Lowest reading26°F (April 4, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 70°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 46°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 15 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Raleigh, NC139 mi · high 72°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Frederick, MD129 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
How Richmond ranks in April
- Normal high173rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days246th driest of 378
- Comfortable days91st most of 340
What to pack for Richmond in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 18. All frost dates for Richmond.
Heating and cooling
April has 235 heating degree days and 37 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Richmond in April?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 94°F (April 17, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Richmond in April?
About 11 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.3 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.9 in).
Is April a good time to visit Richmond?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Richmond (69 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Richmond Intl Airport (USW00013740), 8.4 mi ESE of the city center, 164 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Richmond International Airport (724010-13740), 8.1 mi ESE of the city center, 166 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).