Current Weather and Forecast in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable. Explore Virginia Beach's typical temperatures and climate below - Live data returns shortly.

About the weather in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 37°. September brings the most rain, on about 11 days, while June is the sunniest, with 12.1 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 129 days.

Virginia Beach climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

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).