April weather in Richmond, VA
The average temperature in Richmond in April is 58.4°F (46.4°F–70.4°F). Average precipitation: 3.18 inches.
April is a spring month in Richmond, and is cooler than the annual average of 58.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 12h 59m. For travel, April is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
70.4°F
Avg Low
46.4°F
Precipitation
3.18 in
Daylight
12h 59m
April records in Richmond
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 88.0°F (1978) | 27.0°F (1965) | 1.09 in (1948) |
| April 2 | 89.1°F (1967) | 26.1°F (1964) | 0.99 in (2005) |
| April 3 | 93.0°F (1963) | 27.0°F (1972) | 0.87 in (1960) |
| April 4 | 87.1°F (2011) | 26.1°F (1992) | 1.45 in (1998) |
| April 5 | 89.1°F (1942) | 26.1°F (1939) | 1.17 in (1941) |
| April 6 | 93.0°F (2010) | 27.0°F (1975) | 1.22 in (1971) |
| April 7 | 93.0°F (2010) | 25.0°F (1977) | 1.95 in (2003) |
| April 8 | 89.1°F (1959) | 28.0°F (1990) | 1.36 in (1957) |
| April 9 | 91.9°F (2001) | 27.0°F (1972) | 1.04 in (1998) |
| April 10 | 91.0°F (2013) | 23.0°F (1985) | 1.41 in (1958) |
| April 11 | 90.0°F (1977) | 27.0°F (1960) | 1.37 in (2025) |
| April 12 | 91.9°F (1977) | 28.0°F (1973) | 1.54 in (1959) |
| April 13 | 91.0°F (1977) | 25.0°F (1976) | 1.45 in (1979) |
| April 14 | 90.0°F (1941) | 26.1°F (1950) | 1.16 in (1984) |
| April 15 | 93.0°F (2026) | 30.9°F (1950) | 2.51 in (1983) |
| April 16 | 93.0°F (1976) | 32.0°F (2008) | 2.76 in (1987) |
| April 17 | 96.1°F (1976) | 30.9°F (1949) | 1.67 in (2000) |
| April 18 | 95.0°F (1976) | 28.9°F (1951) | 1.11 in (2022) |
| April 19 | 93.0°F (1941) | 28.9°F (2001) | 0.99 in (1940) |
| April 20 | 95.0°F (1985) | 31.1°F (2022) | 3.35 in (2008) |
| April 21 | 91.9°F (1957) | 28.0°F (1956) | 1.46 in (2008) |
| April 22 | 96.1°F (1985) | 33.1°F (2020) | 1.60 in (1984) |
| April 23 | 95.0°F (1985) | 30.9°F (1940) | 0.63 in (1974) |
| April 24 | 93.0°F (1960) | 35.1°F (1956) | 2.15 in (1987) |
| April 25 | 91.9°F (1960) | 30.9°F (1956) | 1.52 in (1952) |
| April 26 | 96.1°F (1960) | 35.1°F (1964) | 2.60 in (1978) |
| April 27 | 96.1°F (1990) | 30.9°F (1976) | 1.21 in (1973) |
| April 28 | 93.0°F (1957) | 34.0°F (1978) | 1.76 in (2023) |
| April 29 | 93.9°F (1974) | 35.1°F (1940) | 1.46 in (1994) |
| April 30 | 93.0°F (1974) | 30.9°F (1961) | 1.70 in (2020) |