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The best time to visit Chesapeake

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

Short answer

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

Chesapeake is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 33°F), with roughly 48 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, September and October.

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

Chesapeake weather by month

what to expect in Chesapeake through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Chesapeake'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 Chesapeake by season.

Jan
50°
33°
Cool
Feb
52°
35°
Cool
Mar
58°
40°
Mild
Apr
68°
49°
Mild
May
73°
58°
Warm
Jun
82°
64°
Warm
Jul
85°
70°
Hot
Aug
84°
69°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
78°
65°
Warm
Oct
70°
53°
Mild
Nov
59°
43°
Mild
Dec
52°
37°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Chesapeake?
The most comfortable time to visit Chesapeake is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Chesapeake?
July is the warmest month in Chesapeake, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Chesapeake?
January is the coldest month in Chesapeake, with lows around 33°F.
When is the rainy season in Chesapeake?
The wettest month in Chesapeake is usually August, out of roughly 48 inches of precipitation across the year.

Chesapeake month by month