AI-generatedAlexandria, Virginia at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 1,060 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Alexandria, Virginia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Alexandria, Virginia
The best time to visit Alexandria, Virginia is from April to May and from September to October. In September and October, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is September with 106 mm of precipitation.
Alexandria, Virginia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alexandria, Virginia in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Alexandria, Virginia in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Alexandria, Virginia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Alexandria, Virginia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–10 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:1618:31
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:00–07:52 · evening 17:55–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:00 · evening 18:48–18:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Alexandria, Virginia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 15°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Sea | 21° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Alexandria, Virginia in October?
In October, Alexandria, Virginia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:16 – 18:31
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Alexandria, Virginia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Alexandria, Virginia (score 81 and 80). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 9 °C cooler in April. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 9° |
| Sea | 18.6° | 9.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Alexandria, Virginia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January7° · Sea 3° · 4.6 h
In January, Alexandria, Virginia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 80 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in January33February9° · Sea 3° · 5.2 h
In February, Alexandria, Virginia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in February56March14° · Sea 5° · 6.0 h
In March, Alexandria, Virginia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in March80April20° · Sea 10° · 6.8 h
In April, Alexandria, Virginia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in April77May25° · Sea 15° · 6.9 h
In May, Alexandria, Virginia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in May64June30° · Sea 21° · 7.7 h
In June, Alexandria, Virginia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in June47July32° · Sea 26° · 7.8 h
In July, Alexandria, Virginia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in July54August31° · Sea 26° · 7.0 h
In August, Alexandria, Virginia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in August76September27° · Sea 24° · 5.8 h
In September, Alexandria, Virginia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 106 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in September81October21° · Sea 19° · 5.6 h
In October, Alexandria, Virginia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in October63November15° · Sea 12° · 5.2 h
In November, Alexandria, Virginia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in November32December10° · Sea 7° · 4.5 h
In December, Alexandria, Virginia is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alexandria, Virginia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 70 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25 | 7° | −1° | 3.4° | 4.6 h | 9 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 9° | 0° | 2.8° | 5.2 h | 9 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 14° | 4° | 5.0° | 6.0 h | 10 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 20° | 9° | 9.6° | 6.8 h | 10 | 86 |
| MayMay | 77 | 25° | 15° | 15.3° | 6.9 h | 12 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 30° | 20° | 21.2° | 7.7 h | 11 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 32° | 23° | 25.6° | 7.8 h | 12 | 104 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 31° | 22° | 26.2° | 7.0 h | 10 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 27° | 18° | 23.7° | 5.8 h | 10 | 106 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 21° | 11° | 18.6° | 5.6 h | 8 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 15° | 6° | 12.3° | 5.2 h | 7 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 10° | 2° | 6.9° | 4.5 h | 9 | 90 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
38.80° N, 77.05° W · 12 m · America/New_York
Sea temperature in Alexandria, Virginia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.2 – 20.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Alexandria, Virginia ranges from 2.8 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.2 and 27.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.4° | 1.4° | 4.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.8° | 1.1° | 5.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.0° | 2.5° | 7.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.6° | 5.8° | 13.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.3° | 10.4° | 19.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.2° | 16.8° | 24.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.6° | 21.7° | 28.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.2° | 24.2° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 23.7° | 22.2° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 18.6° | 17.2° | 20.5° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 12.3° | 11.2° | 13.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.9° | 5.5° | 8.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Alexandria, Virginia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Alexandria, Virginia, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Alexandria, Virginia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alexandria, Virginia has about 8 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Alexandria, Virginia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Alexandria, Virginia
How breezy and how cloudy Alexandria, Virginia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alexandria, Virginia typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Alexandria, Virginia: variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Alexandria, Virginia
How often the day gets hot in Alexandria, Virginia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Alexandria, Virginia has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Alexandria, Virginia
Snow is possible in Alexandria, Virginia, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Alexandria, Virginia.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Alexandria, Virginia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Alexandria, Virginia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alexandria, Virginia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 81
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,890 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Alexandria, Virginia lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Alexandria vs Washington
In October the holiday weather in Alexandria and Washington is about equally good (score 81 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Washington as in Alexandria. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Alexandria | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Alexandria, Virginia ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Charlotte23°85
- 2Raleigh23°84
- 3Richmond22°82
- 4Norfolk23°20°82
- 5Wilmington25°23°82
- 6AlexandriaThis page21°19°81
- 7Washington21°19°81
- 8Baltimore21°18°79
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Frequently asked questions about Alexandria, Virginia
When is the best time to visit Alexandria, Virginia?
The best time to visit Alexandria, Virginia is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Alexandria, Virginia?
The sea temperature in Alexandria, Virginia ranges from 2.8 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Alexandria, Virginia in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Alexandria, Virginia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Alexandria, Virginia?
The wettest month is September with 106 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria, Virginia get?
Alexandria, Virginia gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Alexandria, Virginia in?
Alexandria, Virginia is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Alexandria, Virginia?
A nonstop flight from London to Alexandria, Virginia takes about 7 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,890 km.
When is hurricane season in Alexandria, Virginia?
Alexandria, Virginia lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Alexandria, Virginia?
Alexandria, Virginia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 74, summer holidays 52, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 29.