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The best time to visit Virginia Beach

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

Short answer

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

Virginia Beach is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 40°F), with roughly 43 inches of precipitation across the year and March 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 Virginia Beach forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Virginia Beach weather by month

what to expect in Virginia Beach through the year

Here is Virginia Beach'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 Virginia Beach by season.

Jan
54°
40°
Cool
Feb
54°
41°
Cool
Mar
59°
45°
Mild
Wettest
Apr
68°
53°
Mild
May
71°
60°
Mild
Jun
80°
67°
Warm
Jul
85°
73°
Hot
Aug
83°
72°
Warm
Sep
77°
68°
Warm
Oct
70°
58°
Mild
Nov
61°
50°
Mild
Dec
53°
42°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Virginia Beach?
The most comfortable time to visit Virginia Beach is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Virginia Beach?
July is the warmest month in Virginia Beach, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Virginia Beach?
January is the coldest month in Virginia Beach, with lows around 40°F.
When is the rainy season in Virginia Beach?
The wettest month in Virginia Beach is usually March, out of roughly 43 inches of precipitation across the year.

Virginia Beach month by month