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The best time to visit Norfolk

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Norfolk 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.

Norfolk is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 34°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 Norfolk forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Norfolk weather by month

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

Here is Norfolk'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 Norfolk by season.

Jan
49°
34°
Cool
Feb
51°
35°
Cool
Mar
58°
41°
Mild
Apr
67°
50°
Mild
May
72°
58°
Warm
Jun
81°
65°
Warm
Jul
85°
71°
Hot
Aug
84°
70°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
78°
66°
Warm
Oct
70°
55°
Mild
Nov
58°
44°
Mild
Dec
52°
38°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Norfolk?
The most comfortable time to visit Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
July is the warmest month in Norfolk, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Norfolk?
January is the coldest month in Norfolk, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in Norfolk?
The wettest month in Norfolk is usually August, out of roughly 48 inches of precipitation across the year.

Norfolk month by month