Virginia Beach weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 80 | 45 | 22 |
| Day | 25° | 20° | 15° |
| Night | 21° | 15° | 9° |
| Sea | 24° | 20° | 15° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 8 | 8 |
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
Virginia Beach in October: quick answers
Is Virginia Beach hot in October?
No. In October, Virginia Beach is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Virginia Beach in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Virginia Beach in October?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm.
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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