Richmond in November
Good time to visit
November offers pleasant fall weather before winter sets in. Good time for outdoor activities and the beginning of holiday festivities.
Weather
November brings crisp fall weather with cool mornings and mild afternoons. Most leaves have fallen by month's end, but early November still offers good foliage. Rain increases as winter weather patterns establish.
16°C high4°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$145/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving events
- •Holiday light displays begin
- •Christmas market season starts
November Tips
- •Pack a warm jacket for evening activities
- •Early November still has decent fall foliage
- •Holiday events begin ramping up late in the month
All Months
April and May offer perfect weather and blooming dogwoods throughout the city. September and October bring comfortable temperatures and fall colors along the James River. Summer gets sticky — July and August see temperatures in the 90s with humidity that makes walking feel like swimming. But summer also means outdoor concerts at Maymont Park and river activities. Winter rarely sees snow, but January and February feel gray and damp. Spring comes early here, usually by mid-March. Fall festivals happen throughout October, including the Richmond Folk Festival and Oktoberfest celebrations. Hotel prices peak during VCU graduation in May and when the Richmond Marathon takes over downtown in November. The sweet spot? Late April through early June, then September through mid-November. You'll get good weather without the summer crowds or winter dreariness.
Richmond Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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