Best time to visit Virginia

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Virginia. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit Virginia?

The best time to visit Virginia (Richmond) is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Virginia (Richmond)8
    Jan
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Virginia (Richmond)9
    Feb
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Virginia (Richmond)15
    Mar
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Virginia (Richmond)21
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Virginia (Richmond)25
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Virginia (Richmond)30
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Virginia (Richmond)31
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Virginia (Richmond)31
    Aug
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Virginia (Richmond)27
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Virginia (Richmond)22
    Oct
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Virginia (Richmond)16
    Nov
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Virginia (Richmond)10
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Virginia?

The hottest time of year in Richmond, Virginia is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Virginia?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Richmond, Virginia with 123mm on average. There are normally 10 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Virginia?

The sunniest time of year in Richmond, Virginia is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Virginia (Richmond) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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