Best Time to Visit Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Norfolk.
Norfolk does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 26.6°C / 79.9°F) and driest (November, 76 mm / 3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February and April–June and October–December; the wetter half falls in March and July–September and January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.8°C / 40.6°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July, with rainfall from 76 mm / 3 in (November) to 132 mm / 5.2 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Norfolk's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24.2°C75.6°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 22.8°C73°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
No month at Norfolk matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Norfolk?
Norfolk doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on November (driest, ~76 mm / 3 in) and July (warmest, 26.6°C / 79.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Norfolk?
The rainy season at Norfolk, Virginia runs through March and July–September and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 100 mm / 3.9 in. The wettest single month is July (132 mm / 5.2 in).
What is the driest month in Norfolk?
The driest month in Norfolk is November, averaging about 76 mm / 3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 11.9°C / 53.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Norfolk?
The least comfortable months for travel to Norfolk — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 132 mm / 5.2 in in July, and the coldest month averages 4.8°C / 40.6°F.
Is Norfolk climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Norfolk figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Norfolk specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.