Richmond in September
Great time to visit
September signals Richmond's return to pleasant weather. While still warm, the humidity drops enough to make outdoor activities enjoyable again.
Weather
September brings the first hints of fall relief with slightly lower humidity and cooler nights. Days remain warm but become more tolerable. The oppressive summer heat finally starts breaking, though hot spells still occur.
28°C high17°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$150/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Richmond International Raceway NASCAR races
- •Fall festival season begins
September Tips
- •Pack both summer and light fall clothes - temperatures vary widely
- •This is when locals emerge from air conditioning again
- •Great month for James River activities as water is still warm
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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