Charlottesville weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 10°C (49°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Charlottesville sits 151 m (495 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Charlottesville, Virginia, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- 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 Charlottesville weather
Is it raining in Charlottesville right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 10° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Charlottesville this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–23° and lows of 5–16°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Charlottesville lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Charlottesville?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Charlottesville weather by month
When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Charlottesville is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Charlottesville?
May is the wettest month, with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 65 mm (2.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Charlottesville?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F).
Does Charlottesville have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 113 mm (4.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months