Virginia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Virginia experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Virginia experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 985 mm (39 in) yearly. Precipitation levels in Virginia remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 93 mm (3.7 in) over 19 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 70 mm (2.8 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Virginia Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Virginia serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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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.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year