Virginia Beach Weather in May

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

The climate in Virginia Beach during May can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

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

Virginia Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.5°C 76°F
Nightly temperature 13.7°C 56.6°F
Average temperature 19.1°C 66.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 18.3°C 65°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach average temperature in May

May rainfall

Virginia Beach average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Virginia Beach 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 Beach in May 2024.

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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
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