Best time to visit Charlottesville, VA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Charlottesville runs from April through August — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
44.7°F
Low
27.7°F
Precip
3.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

February Cool
High
48.7°F
Low
29.5°F
Precip
2.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

March Cool
High
56.5°F
Low
36.3°F
Precip
3.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
68.3°F
Low
45.9°F
Precip
3.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 60m

May Good
High
75.4°F
Low
55.4°F
Precip
4.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 4m

June Good
High
83.1°F
Low
63.8°F
Precip
4.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

July Good
High
87.4°F
Low
67.9°F
Precip
4.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

August Good
High
85.6°F
Low
66.3°F
Precip
4.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 29m

September Wet
High
79.2°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
5.21 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
68.5°F
Low
48.9°F
Precip
3.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Good
High
57.7°F
Low
39.3°F
Precip
3.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 54m

December Cool
High
48.1°F
Low
31.9°F
Precip
3.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

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