Best Time to Visit Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 26°C / 78.8°F) and driest (April, 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°C / 78.8°F in July, with rainfall from 76 mm / 3 in (April) to 125 mm / 4.9 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Virginia Beach'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 | 23.4°C74.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
No month at Virginia Beach matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~76 mm / 3 in) and July (warmest, 26°C / 78.8°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 Virginia Beach?
The rainy season at Virginia Beach, Virginia runs through March and July–September and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 96 mm / 3.8 in. The wettest single month is August (125 mm / 4.9 in).
What is the driest month in Virginia Beach?
The driest month in Virginia Beach is April, averaging about 76 mm / 3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14.1°C / 57.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Virginia Beach?
The least comfortable months for travel to Virginia Beach — 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 125 mm / 4.9 in in August, and the coldest month averages 4.8°C / 40.6°F.
Is Virginia Beach climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.