Virginia weather in May
Planning a journey to Virginia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Virginia in May?
Virginia is a region in the United States of America. May in Virginia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Staunton to 26°C in Franklin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Franklin and 11°C in Staunton.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 92 mm to high rainfall in Charlottesville with 124 mm. Meanwhile, Virginia Beach enjoys close to 270 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Virginia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Virginia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?
Virginia Beach
In May Virginia Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Richmond
In May Richmond generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Williamsburg
In May Williamsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Arlington
In May Arlington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Alexandria
In May Alexandria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Virginia, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Virginia?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Virginia with overall perfect weather in Virginia Beach. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April and May offering mostly perfect weather in Virginia Beach. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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