Alexandria (VA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Alexandria experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Alexandria is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 7°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Alexandria has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1142 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Alexandria, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 151 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 66 mm over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Alexandria Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Alexandria, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alexandria.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Alexandria in the United States of America
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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