Virginia Beach, VA Weather

Virginia, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 14:00
78°
Overcast Feels like 79° · High 83° / Low 71°
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
73%
8 High
Updated 2 hours ago

Virginia Beach hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).

Now
20%
3 PM
18%
4 PM
17%
5 PM
15%
6 PM
17%
7 PM
7:41 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM
18%
10 PM
20%
11 PM
24%
12 AM
24%
1 AM
73%
2 AM
34%
3 AM
29%
4 AM
32%
5 AM
44%
6 AM
34%
6:30 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
42%
8 AM
30%
9 AM
26%
10 AM
21%
11 AM
16%
12 PM
1 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
79°
Wind
10 mph
SE · gusts 12 mph
Humidity
73%
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
17% chance today

Virginia Beach weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Virginia Beach looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 87° and an overnight low of 72°. There is a 79% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).

High / Low
87° / 72°
Precipitation
79%
Sunrise / sunset
06:30 AM / 07:39 PM

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Virginia Beach 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 83° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Overcast
High 86° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Overcast
High 79° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 58%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 86° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 92° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Overcast
High 94° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 98° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Sunny
High 97° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 93° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 68%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 89° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 77° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 42%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Overcast
High 78° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 9%

About the weather in Virginia Beach

Weather in Virginia Beach follows a humid subtropical pattern. The warmest and coolest months, July and January, average 85°F (30°C) and 49°F (10°C) by day; nights in those months run 74°F (23°C) and 37°F (3°C).

Virginia Beach weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 49°F (10°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 97°F (36°C) high · 7°F (-14°C) low
  • Wettest month: September (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.1 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
  • Snow: about 2 days a year
  • Average humidity: 75%

Temperatures through the year

July is the warm end of the year, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 74°F (23°C) overnight. January is the coolest month, with highs of 49°F (10°C) and lows near 37°F (3°C). Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through June.

Rain, sun and snow

Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than about 87% of the cities we track. Sunshine averages 9.3 hours a day over the year, peaking in June at 12.1 hours. Snow falls on roughly 2 days a year, mostly January through February. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 97°F (36°C) and the lowest daily minimum 7°F (-14°C).

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Virginia Beach is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer is hot here - highs near 83°F (28°C), nights near 72°F (22°C), and rain falls on around 39 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.8 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Virginia Beach settles into easy 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 is brisk and cold here - highs near 52°F (11°C), nights near 39°F (4°C), and rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days, plus about 2 snowy days.

Average temperatures in Virginia Beach by month

Monthly averages for Virginia Beach based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

What is the best month to go to Virginia Beach?
The best time to visit Virginia Beach is generally April to June and September to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (22°C), with rain on about 10 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
How hot does Virginia Beach get in summer?
July averages 85°F (30°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Which month is coolest in Virginia Beach?
January, with highs of 49°F (10°C) and lows near 37°F (3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 7°F (-14°C).
How often does it rain in Virginia Beach?
About 129 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 47.6 inches (1210 mm). That works out at roughly 9.4 mm on an average wet day.
When does it rain most in Virginia Beach?
September, at 5.6 inches (143 mm) over about 11 days. November is the driest month, at 3.2 inches (81 mm).
How much sun does Virginia Beach get?
9.3 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 12.1 hours.
Does it snow in Virginia Beach?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January through February.
What is the hottest month in Virginia Beach?
July, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 74°F (23°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).