When is the best time to go to Virginia Beach

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Virginia Beach, 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.

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Virginia Beach weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Virginia Beach 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 Beach January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 92mm 6hrs 10.9hrs 13°C

The climate in Virginia Beach during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Virginia Beach and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 92mm 3.6 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Virginia Beach February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 88mm 6.7hrs 11.8hrs 12°C

February in Virginia Beach is generally a little damp 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 Virginia Beach.

February is in the winter in Virginia Beach and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Virginia Beach March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 97mm 8hrs 12.8hrs 12°C

The weather in March in Virginia Beach is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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 Beach.

March is in the spring in Virginia Beach and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Virginia Beach April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 71mm 9.1hrs 14hrs 15°C

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

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 Beach.

April is in the spring in Virginia Beach and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 71mm 2.8 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Virginia Beach May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 91mm 9.4hrs 15hrs 18°C

May is a a little damp month in Virginia Beach and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Virginia Beach and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Virginia Beach June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 88mm 10hrs 10.9hrs 23°C

June is a a little damp, humid month in Virginia Beach and the temperature is generally hot.

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

June is in the summer in Virginia Beach and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Virginia Beach July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 128mm 9.6hrs 11.8hrs 26°C

July in Virginia Beach is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Virginia Beach and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Virginia Beach August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 139mm 9hrs 12.8hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Virginia Beach is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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 Virginia Beach.

August is in the summer in Virginia Beach and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Virginia Beach September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 99mm 8.3hrs 14hrs 25°C

Virginia Beach's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Virginia Beach and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Virginia Beach October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 86mm 7.3hrs 15hrs 21°C

October is a a little damp month in Virginia Beach and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Virginia Beach and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Virginia Beach November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 72mm 6.5hrs 10.9hrs 17°C

The climate in Virginia Beach during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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 Virginia Beach.

November is in the fall / autumn in Virginia Beach and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 72mm 2.8 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Virginia Beach December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 80mm 5.7hrs 11.8hrs 15°C

December in Virginia Beach is generally reasonably 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 Virginia Beach.

December is in the winter in Virginia Beach and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Virginia Beach with around 80mm 3.1 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Virginia Beach weather stats

Virginia Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: April 71mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 9.2°C 48.6°F
Wettest month: August 139mm 5.5ins
Warmest sea: August 26.4°C 79.5°F
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