Richmond · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 71°F, dipping to 54°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
71° / 54°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
10 mph
What October feels like in Richmond
Sunrise
07:19
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:31
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Richmond in October
The kit for October in Richmond: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-10° avg high
-2 rain days
Richmond in September →
October
71°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+12° avg high
+1 rain days
Richmond in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Richmond in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Richmond in October?+
Average high 71°F, average low 54°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Richmond?+
Compared to September (avg high 81°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 59°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Richmond in October?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in October, on average.