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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 March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Chesapeake is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 38°F), with roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May 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

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
55°
38°
Cool
Feb
57°
40°
Cool
Mar
61°
43°
Mild
Apr
71°
52°
Mild
May
74°
59°
Warm
Jun
83°
65°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
87°
72°
Hot
Aug
85°
70°
Hot
Sep
79°
66°
Warm
Oct
71°
54°
Mild
Nov
62°
46°
Mild
Dec
54°
39°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Chesapeake?
The most comfortable time to visit Chesapeake is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Chesapeake?
July is the warmest month in Chesapeake, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Chesapeake?
January is the coldest month in Chesapeake, with lows around 38°F.
When is the rainy season in Chesapeake?
The wettest month in Chesapeake is usually June, out of roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year.

Chesapeake month by month