Best time to visit Alexandria, VA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Alexandria runs from March through June — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
44.8°F
Low
30.1°F
Precip
2.86 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

February Cool
High
48.3°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
2.62 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 32m

March Good
High
56.5°F
Low
38.6°F
Precip
3.50 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
68.0°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
3.21 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Excellent
High
76.5°F
Low
58.0°F
Precip
3.94 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

June Good
High
85.1°F
Low
67.5°F
Precip
4.20 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

July Hot
High
89.6°F
Low
72.4°F
Precip
4.33 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

August Good
High
87.8°F
Low
71.0°F
Precip
3.25 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 31m

September Good
High
80.7°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
3.93 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Excellent
High
69.4°F
Low
52.2°F
Precip
3.66 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 57m

November Good
High
58.2°F
Low
41.6°F
Precip
2.91 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

December Cool
High
48.8°F
Low
34.5°F
Precip
3.41 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 18m

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