Virginia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Virginia, South Africa in May.

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Sterling Herndon Manassas Sandston

Planning a journey to Virginia, South Africa this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Virginia in May

Virginia, South Africa is a region in South Africa. 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 a closer look at conditions across Virginia, South Africa, refer to the map 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

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Sterling sees close to 259 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 Sterling)

January6°C (43°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October20°C (68°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°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, South Africa?

Temperature range in Virginia (May)

Precipitation variation in Virginia (May)

Sterling

In May Sterling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Sterling →

Herndon

In May Herndon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Herndon →

Manassas

In May Manassas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
very good
Climate in Manassas →

Sandston

In May Sandston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
289 hours
308 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Sandston →

Fairfax

In May Fairfax generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
259 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very 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
Sterling 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Herndon 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Manassas 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Sandston 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Fairfax 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Tysons Corner 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Virginia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Virginia, South Africa in May?

In May, Virginia, South Africa generally has very good weather conditions. Sterling sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Virginia, South Africa in May?

In Sterling, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Virginia, South Africa get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Virginia, South Africa. Average rainfall in Sterling sits around 122 mm (4.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Virginia, South Africa?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Sterling, May might be a good time to visit Virginia, South Africa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly excellent weather in Sterling. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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