Virginia Weather in May

What's the weather like in Virginia (Free State) in May 2024?

The climate in Virginia during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Virginia and is typically the 4th 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.

Virginia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.7°C 69.3°F
Nightly temperature 4.3°C 39.7°F
Average temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Daily sunshine 9 hrs
Avg rainfall 18 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 21.4°C 70.5°F
Humidity 59%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th 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.

May temperatures in Virginia

Virginia average temperature in May

May rainfall

Virginia average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Virginia average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Virginia in May 2024.

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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
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