Virginia Beach weather in January (Virginia, United States of America)

How is the weather in Virginia Beach in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Virginia Beach generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Virginia Beach in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 173 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Virginia Beach. April and May generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Virginia Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Virginia Beach, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 173 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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

So, what should you wear in Virginia Beach in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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