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

Norfolk is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 39°F), with roughly 48 inches of precipitation across the year and July 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 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

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
54°
39°
Cool
Feb
56°
40°
Cool
Mar
61°
44°
Mild
Apr
70°
53°
Mild
May
73°
59°
Warm
Jun
82°
66°
Warm
Jul
87°
73°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
85°
71°
Hot
Sep
79°
67°
Warm
Oct
71°
56°
Mild
Nov
61°
47°
Mild
Dec
54°
40°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Norfolk?
The most comfortable time to visit Norfolk is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Norfolk?
July is the warmest month in Norfolk, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Norfolk?
January is the coldest month in Norfolk, with lows around 39°F.
When is the rainy season in Norfolk?
The wettest month in Norfolk is usually July, out of roughly 48 inches of precipitation across the year.

Norfolk month by month

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