Virginia Beach averages 30.1 days a year above 90°F, with July the wettest month at 5.76 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 104°F on Aug 1, 1980; the coldest, −3°F on Jan 21, 1985. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 7.7 in on Oct 8, 2016.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Virginia Beach
Year-round temperature
In Virginia Beach, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 80°F and 87°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 50°F and 54°F and overnight lows reaching 32°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Virginia Beach averages 3.9 in per month over the long run. July is the wettest at 5.8 in, while February is the driest at 2.8 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Virginia Beach averages 30.1 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 63 such days (2016); the coolest just 5 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 29, Virginia Beach has received 9.3 in of precipitation this year — 43% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (16.4 in).