Best time to visit Chesapeake, VA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Chesapeake runs from April through May — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
52.9°F
Low
23.6°F
Precip
4.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 45m

February Cool
High
55.9°F
Low
25.2°F
Precip
3.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 39m

March Cool
High
62.3°F
Low
30.7°F
Precip
4.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
72.3°F
Low
40.7°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 57m

May Good
High
80.6°F
Low
49.9°F
Precip
4.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

June Wet
High
87.7°F
Low
58.3°F
Precip
5.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

July Wet
High
91.4°F
Low
63.1°F
Precip
5.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

August Wet
High
89.7°F
Low
60.2°F
Precip
5.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

September Wet
High
84.2°F
Low
55.1°F
Precip
5.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
74.5°F
Low
44.4°F
Precip
4.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 2m

November Cool
High
64.7°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
3.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 0m

December Cool
High
56.5°F
Low
27.4°F
Precip
3.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

Looking for similar climates? See Chesapeake's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.