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The best time to visit Alexandria

Month-by-month climate averages for Alexandria, VA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Alexandria is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Alexandria is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 33°F), with roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Alexandria forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Alexandria weather by month

what to expect in Alexandria through the year

Here is Alexandria's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Alexandria by season.

Jan
48°
33°
Cool
Feb
52°
34°
Cool
Mar
57°
38°
Cool
Apr
70°
49°
Mild
May
74°
55°
Warm
Jun
85°
63°
Hot
Jul
89°
70°
Hot
Aug
86°
67°
Hot
Sep
79°
62°
Warm
Oct
70°
50°
Mild
Nov
58°
41°
Mild
Dec
49°
34°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
The most comfortable time to visit Alexandria is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Alexandria?
July is the warmest month in Alexandria, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Alexandria?
January is the coldest month in Alexandria, with lows around 33°F.
When is the rainy season in Alexandria?
The wettest month in Alexandria is usually December, out of roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year.

Alexandria month by month