Richmond in October
Great time to visit
October offers Richmond's most comfortable weather with gorgeous fall colors and perfect temperatures for exploring. This is peak season for excellent reasons.
Weather
October delivers Richmond's second-best weather with crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and spectacular fall foliage. Humidity drops significantly, creating perfect conditions for walking and outdoor dining. Rain becomes infrequent.
22°C high10°C low6 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$160/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Richmond Folk Festival
- •Halloween events
- •Maymont Fall Festival
October Tips
- •Book hotels early - this rivals spring for popularity
- •Bring layers as temperature swings between day and night are significant
- •Fall foliage peaks mid to late month depending on weather
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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