Virginia weather in May
Planning a getaway to Virginia this May 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 May?
Virginia is a region in South Africa. May in Virginia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Norton to 26°C in Hopewell. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Hopewell and 11°C in Norton.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salem with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Manassas with 132 mm. Meanwhile, Fredericksburg enjoys approximately 259 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Virginia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Virginia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?
Fredericksburg
In May Fredericksburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sterling
In May Sterling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Herndon
In May Herndon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Manassas
In May Manassas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sandston
In May Sandston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°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 South Africa.
Is May the best time to visit Virginia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Fredericksburg, May might be a good time to visit Virginia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April offering mostly perfect weather in Fredericksburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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