Virginia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Virginia, United States. Like most weather services, we show Virginia at one spot: Virginia Beach, its largest city. At 6:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 76%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Virginia Beach weather
Is it raining in Virginia Beach right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Virginia Beach this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–21° and lows of 13–18°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Virginia Beach lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Virginia Beach?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Virginia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Virginia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Virginia is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Virginia?
August is the wettest month, with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 72 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Virginia?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Virginia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 138 mm (5.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Virginia?
The sea is warmest in July at about 26°C (79°F) and coolest in February at about 7°C (44°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Sep.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Virginia Beach), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Virginia
Weather can differ a lot within Virginia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
| Norfolk | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
| Chesapeake | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
| Richmond | Apr–Oct | None | 7–33°C | 1,182 mm |
| Arlington | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| Newport News | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
| Alexandria | Apr–Oct | None | 4–31°C | 1,152 mm |
| East Hampton | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
| Hampton | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
| Roanoke | Apr–Oct | None | 4–29°C | 1,086 mm |
| Portsmouth Heights | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
| Portsmouth | Apr–Oct | None | 8–30°C | 1,205 mm |
Cities and towns in Virginia
- Virginia Beach
- Norfolk
- Chesapeake
- Richmond
- Arlington
- Newport News
- Alexandria
- East Hampton
- Hampton
- Roanoke
- Portsmouth Heights
- Portsmouth
- Suffolk
- South Suffolk
- Lynchburg
- Centreville
- Dale City
- West Lynchburg
- Reston
- Harrisonburg
- Leesburg
- McLean
- Charlottesville
- Tuckahoe
- Blacksburg
- Ashburn
- Danville
- Manassas
- Lake Ridge
- Burke
- Annandale
- Mechanicsville
- Linton Hall
- Oakton
- Oak Hill
- Petersburg
- Springfield
- West Falls Church
- Fredericksburg
- Sterling
- Winchester
- Salem
- Cave Spring
- Short Pump
- Herndon
- Staunton
- South Riding
- Fairfax
- Baileys Crossroads
- Chantilly
- Lincolnia
- West Springfield
- Hopewell
- Christiansburg
- Waynesboro
- Chester
- Woodlawn
- Rose Hill
- Tysons
- Montclair
- Lorton
- Midlothian
- Meadowbrook
- Franconia
- Colonial Heights
- Culpeper
- Radford
- Idylwood
- Bristol
- Laurel
- Vienna
- Bon Air
- Buckhall
- Sudley
- Wolf Trap
- Fort Hunt
- Cherry Hill
- Hybla Valley
- Manassas Park
- Highland Springs
- Great Falls
- Merrifield
- Front Royal
- Williamsburg