Richmond, VA Weather
Richmond's Virginia location, situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains produces a temperate climate that is lower in humidity than its eastern neighbors of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Winters are generally mild with occasional snows intermixed with sunny spring-like days, spring and fall tend to linger with their own bursts of color. There are just enough seasonal differences, that local residents appreciate each season and look forward to the next change.

Winter in Richmond - Just cozy enough to make you feel at home with the world. One of the high seasons is in December, when dull colors of winter are warmed by the splendor of the Christmas season. Yule logs burn in the fireplace and every house in the Historic Area is adorned in 18th century holiday attire made of local greenery which has become a tourist attraction in itself.

Snow is a rare event, about once a decade the area gets an appreciable snow. During the daylight hours, the weather is usually warm enough for a light jacket...the days may be shorter, yet it's warm enough for a great round of golf! Evenings may bring a chill to the air, but settling down around a cozy fire with hot mulled cider and warm gingerbread can be quite romantic and pleasurable.

Spring in Richmond - The trees bud, the flowers open and bloom...then Busch Gardens follows suit! Look for garden week in Virginia...however, the variety of flowers and trees in Williamsburg endow spring with a long reign of glory. Temperatures become quite pleasant, there are those days that wake-up and surprise you with the promise of things to come...balmy breezes and warm sunny days. Say golf, and you find it in abundance, say sightseeing or a weekend at Busch Gardens and you can keep the whole family happy. There's not much more we can say about Spring in Williamsburg, it's just delightful, romantic and all those things you're looking for!

Summer in Richmond - You are in the sunny south, yet it's the wettest season. Most rain arrives in thunderstorms that creep up at the close of day, so for daylight hours, dress light. Summer in Richmond is for the great outdoors! Make plans to ride the white water rapids right through the middle of town on the James River or take a tumble into Paramount’s Water Works at Kings Dominion. The parks in Richmond are quite amazing with paddle boats in Byrd Park, splendid and exotic gardens great for walking at Maymont, Make a week of it, there's lots to do and if the temperature gets a bit high for a day or two, try Water Country or the water based rides and play places at Busch Gardens for a cool down...designed especially for those hot afternoons. Most summer days are quite pleasant, starting with a warm sunny morning, (great for an early game of golf) and flows into a great afternoon for walking down the shady streets of the Historic Area, Jamestown or Yorktown. The evenings bring on a breeze...where dining at one of the outdoor cafes in the Slip or Cary Street can top a great day.

Autumn in Richmond - The warm September days flow into spectacular fall color in mid October and the foliage feast for the eyes flows into November, one of the most beautiful times of the year in Virginia. Busch Gardens is open through October, the Michelob Golf Classic is part of the PGA "A" list...and the sightseeing spots are at a premium. The temperatures are great, the night frosts don't appear until late November to mid-December, but the days are quite pleasant...a sweater or light jacket will suffice. Make Williamsburg your favorite fall getaway, you'll be glad you did.

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