AI-generatedNorfolk at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 1,182 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Norfolk
Norfolk 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 11 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Norfolk is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Norfolk
The best time to visit Norfolk is from April to May and from September to November. 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 in June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 134 mm.
Norfolk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Norfolk in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–25 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Norfolk in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Norfolk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–28 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Norfolk in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun, Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy 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 – November
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 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:1118:30
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:55–07:46 · evening 17:55–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:55 · evening 18:46–18:56
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 Norfolk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 17°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Sea | 22° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Norfolk in October?
In October, Norfolk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Norfolk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:11 – 18:30
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- 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 Norfolk
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 Norfolk (score 82 and 82). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 8 °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 | 82 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Sea | 19.9° | 12.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Norfolk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January11° · Sea 6° · 4.9 h
In January, Norfolk is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in January46February12° · Sea 5° · 5.2 h
In February, Norfolk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in February66March16° · Sea 8° · 6.1 h
In March, Norfolk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in March82April21° · Sea 12° · 7.2 h
In April, Norfolk is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in April79May25° · Sea 17° · 7.5 h
In May, Norfolk is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 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 Norfolk.
Norfolk in May63June30° · Sea 23° · 8.0 h
In June, Norfolk is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in June41July32° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h
In July, Norfolk is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 134 mm. 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 Norfolk.
Norfolk in July50August31° · Sea 26° · 7.1 h
In August, Norfolk is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 122 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 Norfolk.
Norfolk in August71September28° · Sea 24° · 5.8 h
In September, Norfolk is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 121 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in September82October23° · Sea 20° · 5.8 h
In October, Norfolk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in October73November17° · Sea 14° · 5.3 h
In November, Norfolk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in November49December13° · Sea 9° · 4.7 h
In December, Norfolk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Norfolk.
Norfolk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Norfolk
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 4 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 98 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 39 | 11° | 1° | 6.3° | 4.9 h | 9 | 85 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 12° | 2° | 5.2° | 5.2 h | 10 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 16° | 5° | 7.7° | 6.1 h | 10 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 21° | 10° | 12.3° | 7.2 h | 10 | 87 |
| MayMay | 79 | 25° | 15° | 17.4° | 7.5 h | 11 | 97 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 30° | 20° | 22.7° | 8.0 h | 12 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 32° | 23° | 25.7° | 8.0 h | 15 | 134 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 31° | 22° | 26.1° | 7.1 h | 14 | 122 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 28° | 19° | 24.4° | 5.8 h | 11 | 121 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 23° | 13° | 19.9° | 5.8 h | 8 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 17° | 7° | 14.1° | 5.3 h | 8 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 13° | 3° | 9.4° | 4.7 h | 9 | 91 |
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
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Sea temperature in Norfolk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.6 – 21.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Norfolk ranges from 5.2 °C in February to 26.1 °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 25.2 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.3° | 3.8° | 7.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.2° | 3.4° | 7.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.7° | 6.1° | 9.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 12.3° | 10.5° | 14.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.4° | 15.7° | 19.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.7° | 21.1° | 24.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.7° | 24.3° | 27.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.4° | 23.3° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.9° | 18.6° | 21.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.1° | 12.9° | 15.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.4° | 8.2° | 10.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Norfolk
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 5.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Norfolk, 51 % 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 Norfolk: 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, Norfolk has about 8 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Norfolk
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Norfolk
How breezy and how cloudy Norfolk 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 Norfolk typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Norfolk: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Norfolk
How often the day gets hot in Norfolk (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, Norfolk has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
Planning a trip to Norfolk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Norfolk 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.
Norfolk has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 82
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,980 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
Norfolk 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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Norfolk compared
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Norfolk vs Virginia Beach
In October the holiday weather in Norfolk and Virginia Beach is about equally good (score 82 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Virginia Beach as in Norfolk. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Norfolk | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Nov | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Norfolk ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Charlotte23°85
- 4Raleigh23°84
- 5Greenville23°84
- 6NorfolkThis page23°20°82
- 7Richmond22°82
- 8Wilmington25°23°82
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Frequently asked questions about Norfolk
When is the best time to visit Norfolk?
The best time to visit Norfolk is from April to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Norfolk?
The sea temperature in Norfolk ranges from 5.2 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Norfolk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Norfolk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Norfolk?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 134 mm. The driest month is February with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Norfolk get?
Norfolk gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Norfolk in?
Norfolk is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Norfolk?
A nonstop flight from London to Norfolk takes about 7 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,980 km.
When is hurricane season in Norfolk?
Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
Norfolk has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 76, summer holidays 47, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 44.