Climate of Virginia, USA
Area-weighted average across Virginia. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Virginia, a subdivision of United States of America, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 1.3°C / 34.3°F in January to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in July, with rainfall from 80 mm / 3.1 in to 109 mm / 4.3 in depending on the season (1097 mm / 43.2 in total across the year). See the 3 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3°C34.3°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
| February | 3°C37.4°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| March | 7.4°C45.3°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| April | 12.5°C54.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 17.1°C62.8°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 21.5°C70.7°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 23.8°C74.8°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| August | 23°C73.4°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 19.7°C67.5°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 13.4°C56.1°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| November | 8.3°C46.9°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 3.6°C38.5°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Virginia?
Virginia, United States of America does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 23.8°C / 74.8°F, and the driest is February at 80 mm / 3.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Virginia?
Virginia, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.3°C / 34.3°F in January to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1097 mm / 43.2 in, with the wettest month being July (109 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest February (80 mm / 3.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Virginia?
The hottest month in Virginia is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Virginia?
The coldest month in Virginia is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 1.3°C / 34.3°F.
When does it rain most in Virginia?
The wettest month in Virginia is July, averaging about 109 mm / 4.3 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 80 mm / 3.1 in.