Virginia Beach, VA Weather
Virginia Beach hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 86°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 85°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Virginia Beach weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Virginia Beach looks sunny, with a high of 93° and an overnight low of 78°. Rain is unlikely (9% chance). Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Virginia Beach 14-day forecast
About the weather in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 49°F (10°C) in January to around 85°F (30°C) in July, and the city records roughly 129 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Virginia Beach weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 49°F (10°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 7°F (-14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (23°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 49°F (10°C) and lows around 37°F (3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 7°F (-14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain over 11 days, while November is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.1 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 2 days in a typical year, mostly from January through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Virginia Beach is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Virginia Beach brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Virginia Beach brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Virginia Beach runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 52°F (11°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Virginia Beach by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 37° | 11 | 4.1 in | 6.8 h/day | 72% |
| February | 52° | 39° | 11 | 3.6 in | 7.2 h/day | 73% |
| March | 57° | 44° | 10 | 3.9 in | 8.6 h/day | 71% |
| April | 66° | 52° | 9 | 3.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 71% |
| May | 72° | 61° | 12 | 3.9 in | 10.9 h/day | 77% |
| June | 80° | 69° | 11 | 3.3 in | 12.1 h/day | 77% |
| July | 85° | 74° | 16 | 5.0 in | 12.1 h/day | 79% |
| August | 83° | 73° | 13 | 4.1 in | 11.1 h/day | 80% |
| September | 78° | 70° | 11 | 5.6 in | 9.7 h/day | 78% |
| October | 70° | 60° | 8 | 3.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 76% |
| November | 60° | 49° | 8 | 3.2 in | 7.7 h/day | 73% |
| December | 54° | 42° | 9 | 4.1 in | 6.7 h/day | 75% |