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

How does the weather in Virginia Beach usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Virginia Beach during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Virginia Beach in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Virginia Beach. April and May typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 270 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Virginia Beach, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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