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Virginia Weather in September

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

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

What to Expect in Virginia in September

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Galax to 28°C (82°F) in Franklin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Franklin and 12°C (54°F) in Galax.

To explore the conditions in Virginia, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Chesapeake with 172 mm (6.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Virginia Beach.

Average sunshine

September brings good sunshine to many areas. Virginia Beach sees around 233 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright 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) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
Best Time to Visit Virginia →

Best Places to Visit in Virginia in September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Virginia, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Virginia (September)

Precipitation variation in Virginia (September)

Virginia Beach

In September Virginia Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
233 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Virginia Beach →

Richmond

In September Richmond generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
238 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Richmond →

Williamsburg

In September Williamsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
230 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Williamsburg →

Arlington

In September Arlington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
225 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Arlington →

Alexandria

In September Alexandria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
225 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Alexandria →

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

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Virginia Beach 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Richmond 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Williamsburg 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Arlington 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Alexandria 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Newport News 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Virginia weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Virginia, the United States of America in September. The popular destination of Virginia Beach averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Virginia Beach peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in September, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Virginia, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in September. Virginia Beach typically averages about 150 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Virginia, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Virginia Beach.

Generally speaking, April and May provide perfect weather in Virginia Beach. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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