Best time to vacation in virginia beach
Are you a tourist wanting to head to Virginia Beach? If you are, you’ll want to know the best time of year to vacation in Virginia Beach. Based on my own personal experiences and countless hours of research I’ve gathered 5 perfect months to vacation in this amazing city. So if you’re planning a trip there soon and want to know the best times and weather check out the list below! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions!
When to visit Virginia Beach? Summer is when many people vacation, so this is the “best” time to vacation in Virginia Beach, if you can handle the heat! The warm months bring tourists from the north longing for beach days, but it brings “insects” too (if you know what I mean). Winter is also a great time to visit Virginia Beach as there’s less tourism and prices drop. The average January high temp in Virginia Beach is about 54 degrees. And my personal favorite…
The best time to travel anywhere is almost always when you have the most flexibility. However, for many people, this usually means booking the trip well ahead of time – and yes that does mean a specific period of time. The peak season for Virginia Beach typically falls between Mid-June through Mid-September. These dates are typically considered high tourist season in VA Beach because it’s still not too hot and not too cold…just perfect beach weather!
The best time to vacation in Virginia Beach is from late May to early September. That’s when the weather is most pleasant and the beaches are at their best. You’ll still be able to enjoy the beach without having to worry about getting sunburned or too hot.
While there are no official “seasons” in Virginia, the peak tourist season runs from April through October. Visitors tend to stay longer during the summer months and shorter during the winter months.
The weather is mild year-round, with average temperatures reaching the high 70s during the summer and low 50s during winter. The average rainfall for Virginia Beach is about 42 inches annually, which makes it much less rainy than other popular beach destinations like Miami or New York City.
Virginia Beach offers visitors a wide variety of activities, including surfing and kayaking in the ocean, swimming at one of its many beaches and pools, family-friendly amusement parks like Water Country USA and National Harbor Waterpark, shopping at Pier One Imports Outlet Mall or MacArthur Center Shopping Center (which has over 200 stores), hiking along Cape Henry Trail or First Landing State Park trail system, visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park or Water Country USA waterpark (both with roller coasters!), visiting the USS Wisconsin battleship museum or Norfolk Naval Base Museum (where kids can play with real life ships), flying kites on Kite Beach (where they can get one free kite per person),
Weather in Virginia Beach
Temperature
Average temperatures in Virginia Beach vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice some of the year, but often too hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 23rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Virginia Beach, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 89.3°F (31.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 72.1°F (22.3°C) at night.
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“Feels-Like” Temperatures
The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.
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Average Virginia Beach Temperatures by Month
Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.
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Precipitation (Rain or Snow)
If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Virginia Beach are October, September, and then November. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late August to early September. For example, on the week of August 27th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid May with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of May 14th.
When can you find snow in Virginia Beach? Weather stations report a good amount of seasonal snow likely to be deepest around December, especially close to late December. The best time to ski (if at all) in Virginia Beach is often around around December 24th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.
Chance of Precipitation
The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Virginia Beach.
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Snow on the Ground
The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Virginia Beach (in).
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Humidity and Wind
Virginia Beach has some slightly muggy months, with moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is February (49.8% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (68.3%).
Wind in Virginia Beach is usually moderate. The windiest month is March, followed by February and April. March’s average wind speed of around 9.3 knots (10.7 MPH or 17.2 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early February where average top sustained speeds reach 17.6 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.
Relative Humidity (%)
The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Virginia Beach.
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The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.
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Is it Safe to Travel to Virginia Beach?
Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Oct 07, 2019 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Sep 23, 2019.
The Busiest and Least Crowded Months
The busiest month for tourism in Virginia Beach, VA, US is July, followed by June and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Virginia Beach in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.