Virginia Beach (VA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Virginia Beach, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Virginia Beach experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1267 mm (50 in) of precipitation annually. Virginia Beach experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 150 mm (5.9 in) in September, the wettest month, and 74 mm (2.9 in) in January, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Virginia Beach Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Virginia Beach can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Virginia Beach.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year