Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada? If you're planning to go to Richmond Hill, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Richmond Hill, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Richmond Hill, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent value.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

Activities for Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Richmond Hill.

If you go to Wilcox Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.

We also recommend these top tours in and around Richmond Hill.

What to wear/what to pack for Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada by month

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January

In January, Richmond Hill is frosty and somewhat snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 10s F (10+ below zero C). This is also a rainy time for Richmond Hill, with a few of the days of the month having rain.

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February

February here can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains sometimes and snows about a third of the time.

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March

If you go to Richmond Hill in March, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

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April

April in Richmond Hill can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows occasionally.

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May

Traveling to Richmond Hill in May, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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June

Traveling to Richmond Hill in June, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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July

In July, Richmond Hill is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and occasionally jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Richmond Hill, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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August

If you are traveling to Richmond Hill in August, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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September

In September, Richmond Hill is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Richmond Hill, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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October

If you visit Richmond Hill during October, you will probably notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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November

November in Richmond Hill is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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December

In December, Richmond Hill is freezing and somewhat snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Richmond Hill, with a few of the days of the month having rain.

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