When is the best time to go to Norfolk

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Norfolk, United States. 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.

Average temperatures in Norfolk

Norfolk weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Norfolk 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

Norfolk January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 13mm 6.5hrs 10.6hrs

Norfolk's weather in January is typically cold and dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Norfolk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Norfolk with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Norfolk February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 19mm 6.9hrs 11.6hrs

February in Norfolk is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Norfolk and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Norfolk with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Norfolk March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 48mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Norfolk is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Norfolk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Norfolk with around 48mm 1.9 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Norfolk April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 60mm 8.8hrs 14.3hrs

Norfolk's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Norfolk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Norfolk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Norfolk with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Norfolk May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 94mm 9.8hrs 15.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in Norfolk and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Norfolk, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Norfolk and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Norfolk with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Norfolk June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 112mm 11.4hrs 10.6hrs

June is a damp month in Norfolk and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Norfolk.

June is in the summer in Norfolk and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Norfolk with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Norfolk July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 81mm 11.9hrs 11.6hrs

July in Norfolk is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Norfolk and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Norfolk with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Norfolk August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 67mm 10.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Norfolk is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Norfolk and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Norfolk with around 67mm 2.6 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Norfolk weather in August »

September

Norfolk September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 63mm 8.9hrs 14.3hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Norfolk, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Norfolk and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Norfolk with around 63mm 2.5 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Norfolk weather in September »

October

Norfolk October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 42mm 7.7hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Norfolk and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Norfolk, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Norfolk and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Norfolk with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Norfolk weather in October »

November

Norfolk November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 27mm 5.8hrs 10.6hrs

November in Norfolk is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Norfolk and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Norfolk with around 27mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Norfolk weather in November »

December

Norfolk December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 19mm 5.5hrs 11.6hrs

December in Norfolk is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Norfolk.

December is in the winter in Norfolk and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Norfolk with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Norfolk weather stats

Norfolk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1.6°C 29.1°F
Wettest month: June 112mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 18.8°C 65.8°F
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