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.
Daytime temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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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 |