WinterOff season ~42°F highs

Things to do in Richmond in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Richmond, with average highs around 42°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

art museum in Richmond, Virginia

2Indoor escape

Williamsburg Historic District

living history museum in WIlliamsburg, Virginia

3Indoor escape

Virginia Holocaust Museum

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Richmond in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Richmond?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Richmond, with average highs around 42°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Richmond in January?

Average daytime highs are around 42°F, compared with 90°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Richmond in January?

Top picks for January: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Williamsburg Historic District, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, American Civil War Museum.