When to go · Richmond
Richmond in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Richmond's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, long days); Dec–Feb warmest.
- NovemberGreatInside Richmond's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, long days); Dec–Feb warmest.
- DecemberGreatInside Richmond's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, long days); Dec–Feb warmest.
- JanuaryGreatInside Richmond's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, long days); Dec–Feb warmest.
Weather in August
- RichmondHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Richmond, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 12
Jan: 9 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 2
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days).
January: Inside Richmond's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, long days); Dec–Feb warmest.
Richmond: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast