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Virginia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Virginia, the United States of America in May.

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Planning a trip to Virginia, the United States of America this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Virginia in May

Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Virginia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Norton to 26°C (79°F) in Hopewell. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Hopewell and 11°C (52°F) in Norton.

For specific regional insights in Virginia, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salem with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Manassas with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Virginia Beach gets approximately 270 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Virginia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Virginia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Virginia Beach)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) July31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) This monthSeptember27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Virginia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Virginia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Virginia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Virginia, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Virginia (May)

Precipitation variation in Virginia (May)

Virginia Beach

In May Virginia Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
270 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Virginia Beach →

Williamsburg

In May Williamsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
276 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Williamsburg →

Arlington

In May Arlington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Arlington →

Richmond

In May Richmond generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
289 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Richmond →

Alexandria

In May Alexandria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Virginia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Virginia Beach 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Williamsburg 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Arlington 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Richmond 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Alexandria 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Newport News 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

Virginia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Virginia, the United States of America in May?

Expect excellent weather across Virginia, the United States of America in May. The popular destination of Virginia Beach averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Virginia, the United States of America in May?

Daytime temperatures in Virginia Beach peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in May, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Virginia, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Virginia, the United States of America during May, with Virginia Beach averaging close to 99 mm (3.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Virginia, the United States of America?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Virginia, the United States of America with overall excellent 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 excellent weather in Virginia Beach. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Virginia.

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