Virginia Beach, VA Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Virginia Beach month by month
Virginia Beach weather in January
January brings highs around 49°F (10°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach weather in February
February brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Virginia Beach weather in March
March brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 44°F (6°C), about 10 wet days.
Virginia Beach weather in April
April brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 9 wet days.
Virginia Beach weather in May
May brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 12 wet days.
Virginia Beach weather in June
June brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 11 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 16 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach weather in August
August brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 13 wet days.
Virginia Beach weather in September
September brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 11 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach weather in October
October brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), about 8 wet days.
Virginia Beach weather in November
November brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), about 8 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach weather in December
December brings highs around 54°F (12°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), about 9 wet days.
Seasons in Virginia Beach
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.
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Best time to visit 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 typically sit near 71°F (22°C).
Pack for Virginia Beach with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 74°F (23°C).
Virginia Beach temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.