When to go · Richmond
Richmond in November
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud season, nothing open outdoors).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud season, nothing open outdoors).
Is another month better than November?
November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Richmond's best window: May–Oct (lakes and outdoor dining); Dec–Feb for a quiet winter stay.
- JanuaryGreatInside Richmond's best window: May–Oct (lakes and outdoor dining); Dec–Feb for a quiet winter stay.
- FebruaryGreatInside Richmond's best window: May–Oct (lakes and outdoor dining); Dec–Feb for a quiet winter stay.
- MayGreatInside Richmond's best window: May–Oct (lakes and outdoor dining); Dec–Feb for a quiet winter stay.
Weather in November
- RichmondHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 9 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Thanksgiving big impact
4th Thursday of November · United States
Busiest travel days of the year; many shops and restaurants close on the day. Black Friday shopping follows.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Richmond, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Nov: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 9
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 1
Jan: 0
November: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Apr (mud season, nothing open outdoors).
January: Inside Richmond's best window: May–Oct (lakes and outdoor dining); Dec–Feb for a quiet winter stay.
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