AI-generatedVirginia Beach at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 1,169 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Virginia Beach is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:1018:29
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 06:54–07:45 · evening 17:54–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:54 · evening 18:45–18:55
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.
What is the weather like in Virginia Beach in October?
In October, Virginia Beach is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:10 – 18:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %23 %
- Seaweight 25 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Virginia Beach
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.2 – 21.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Virginia Beach ranges from 6.3 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. In November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.7 and 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.7° | 5.1° | 9.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.3° | 4.9° | 7.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.9° | 6.2° | 9.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 12.0° | 10.5° | 13.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.1° | 15.7° | 18.7° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.0° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 23.9° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.5° | 24.7° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.1° | 23.1° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.4° | 19.2° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 15.2° | 14.2° | 16.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.8° | 9.6° | 12.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Virginia Beach
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 6.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Virginia Beach, 53 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Virginia Beach
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 it, 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.
Rain in Virginia Beach: 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, Virginia Beach has about 8 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Virginia Beach
How breezy and how cloudy Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Virginia Beach: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 Virginia Beach
How often the day gets hot in Virginia Beach (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, Virginia Beach has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Virginia Beach
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 107 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 | 19 | 8° | 2° | 7.7° | 4.9 h | 9 | 93 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 10° | 3° | 6.3° | 5.3 h | 10 | 90 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 13° | 6° | 7.9° | 6.2 h | 11 | 97 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 18° | 11° | 12.0° | 7.4 h | 9 | 86 |
| MayMay | 45 | 22° | 16° | 17.1° | 7.7 h | 11 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 26° | 21° | 22.4° | 8.3 h | 11 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 29° | 24° | 25.2° | 8.3 h | 14 | 120 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 28° | 23° | 25.5° | 7.4 h | 13 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 25° | 21° | 24.1° | 6.1 h | 11 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 20° | 15° | 20.4° | 6.0 h | 8 | 91 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 15° | 9° | 15.2° | 5.3 h | 8 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 11° | 5° | 10.8° | 4.8 h | 9 | 99 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
36.85° N, 75.98° W · 3 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Virginia Beach
The best time to visit Virginia Beach is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 120 mm.
Virginia Beach through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Virginia Beach in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–22 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Virginia Beach in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Virginia Beach in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Virginia Beach in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Virginia Beach for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Virginia Beach
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Virginia Beach: score 84 against 45. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 6 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 84better |
| Day high | 20° | 29° |
| Night low | 15° | 24° |
| Sea | 20.4° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 91 mmbetter | 120 mm |
| Muggy days | 5better | 28 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun, Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Virginia Beach month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January8° · Sea 8° · 5 h
In January, Virginia Beach is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in January19February10° · Sea 6° · 5 h
In February, Virginia Beach is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in February21March13° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In March, Virginia Beach is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in March27April18° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In April, Virginia Beach is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in April45May22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In May, Virginia Beach is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in May83June26° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In June, Virginia Beach is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in June84July29° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In July, Virginia Beach is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 120 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in July82August28° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In August, Virginia Beach is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in August80September25° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In September, Virginia Beach is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in September45October20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In October, Virginia Beach is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in October22November15° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In November, Virginia Beach is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach in November18December11° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In December, Virginia Beach is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach vs. Nags Head
In October Nags Head has the better holiday weather (score 50 vs. 45). During the day Nags Head is 1 °C warmer than Virginia Beach. The sea in Nags Head is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Virginia Beach | Nags Head |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 20° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Virginia Beach ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Charlotte22°85
- 2Greenville22°85
- 3Raleigh22°84
- 4Savannah25°84
- 5Richmond21°82
- 6Asheville19°82
- 7Knoxville21°82
- 8Washington20°19°81
- 24Virginia BeachThis page20°20°45
Planning a trip to Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach 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.
Virginia Beach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.9 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
- 5,960 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
Virginia Beach 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Beach
When is the best time to visit Virginia Beach?
The best time to visit Virginia Beach is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Virginia Beach?
The sea temperature in Virginia Beach ranges from 6.3 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Virginia Beach in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Virginia Beach?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Virginia Beach?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 120 mm. The driest month is April with 86 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Virginia Beach get?
Virginia Beach gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Virginia Beach?
A nonstop flight from London to Virginia Beach takes about 7 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,960 km.
When is hurricane season in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 53, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 19.
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