When is the best time to go to Virginia

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Virginia, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Virginia weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Virginia are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Virginia January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 92mm 9.6hrs 14.6hrs

The weather in January in Virginia is characteristically hot and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Virginia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Virginia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Virginia with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Virginia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 79mm 9hrs 13.9hrs

February in Virginia is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Virginia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Virginia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Virginia with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Virginia March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 68mm 8.5hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Virginia is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Virginia for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Virginia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Virginia with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Virginia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 45mm 8.5hrs 12.2hrs

Virginia's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Virginia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Virginia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Virginia with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Virginia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 18mm 9hrs 11.6hrs

May is a dry month in Virginia and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Virginia, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Virginia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Virginia with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Virginia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 8mm 9hrs 14.6hrs

The weather in June in Virginia is characteristically cool and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Virginia.

June is in the winter in Virginia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Virginia with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Virginia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 7mm 9.7hrs 13.9hrs

July in Virginia is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Virginia.

July is in the winter in Virginia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Virginia with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Virginia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 12mm 10.4hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Virginia is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Virginia, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Virginia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Virginia with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Virginia weather in August »

September

Virginia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 23mm 9.9hrs 12.2hrs

Virginia's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Virginia, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Virginia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Virginia with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Virginia weather in September »

October

Virginia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 55mm 9.5hrs 11.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Virginia and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Virginia.

October is in the spring in Virginia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Virginia with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Virginia weather in October »

November

Virginia November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 75mm 9.8hrs 14.6hrs

The weather in November in Virginia is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Virginia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Virginia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Virginia with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Virginia December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 64mm 10.3hrs 13.9hrs

December in Virginia is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Virginia for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Virginia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Virginia with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Virginia weather stats

Virginia weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: July 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: August 10.4hrs
Coldest month: June 17.1°C 62.8°F
Wettest month: January 92mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: February 23.8°C 74.8°F
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