Warm but overcast today in Richmond — 27°C with a UV reminder
22 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Tuesday brings warm, mostly cloudy conditions to Richmond, with the Met Office forecasting a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C overnight. The chance of rain is minimal at just 5%, so outdoor plans should be fine, though it is worth noting that the UV index is reaching 7 — classified as high — even with cloud cover.
That means sun protection is still worth applying if you are spending time in the parks or by the river, particularly for children. UV rays penetrate thin cloud readily, and a UV index of 7 can cause skin damage in under 20 minutes for fair skin without protection.
For those hoping for a true summer's day of bright blue skies, the forecast is a little flat, but the temperature makes it a pleasant enough Tuesday for a lunch outside or an evening in the garden. Carry a light layer for the evening, when temperatures will drop back into the mid-to-upper teens.
The full local forecast is available on the Met Office website.