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Weather in July in Virginia

Planning a getaway to Virginia this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Virginia in July?

Virginia is a region in the United States of America. July in Virginia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Bluefield at 28°C to very warm in Williamsburg at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Williamsburg and 16°C in Bluefield. In Virginia, July typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waynesboro with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Yorktown with 142 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Virginia Beach usually sees around 277 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a closer look at July's conditions in Virginia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Virginia's yearly weather, check out our Virginia climate page.

Where to go in Virginia in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Virginia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?

Virginia Beach

In July Virginia Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Virginia Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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29°C 
21°C 
282 hours 
125 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
23°C 
277 hours 
122 mm 
12 days 
August   >> August
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30°C 
23°C 
262 hours 
121 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Virginia Beach

Richmond

In July Richmond generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Richmond
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
30°C 
18°C 
308 hours 
111 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
20°C 
302 hours 
102 mm 
12 days 
August   >> August
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31°C 
20°C 
279 hours 
111 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Richmond

Williamsburg

In July Williamsburg generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Williamsburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
30°C 
20°C 
282 hours 
123 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
22°C 
279 hours 
141 mm 
12 days 
August   >> August
>>  
31°C 
21°C 
258 hours 
114 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Williamsburg

Arlington

In July Arlington generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Arlington
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
29°C 
19°C 
282 hours 
141 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
21°C 
279 hours 
93 mm 
12 days 
August   >> August
>>  
30°C 
20°C 
262 hours 
85 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Arlington

Alexandria

In July Alexandria generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Alexandria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
30°C 
19°C 
282 hours 
151 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
22°C 
279 hours 
92 mm 
11 days 
August   >> August
>>  
31°C 
21°C 
262 hours 
86 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Alexandria

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Virginia, in the United States of America.

Is July the best time to visit Virginia?

In our opinion, July is a good time to visit Virginia with overall tolerable weather in Virginia Beach.

Generally speaking, April and May provide perfect weather in Virginia Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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