Best time to visit Fairfax, VA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Fairfax runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.
Daylight ≈ 9h 34m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 10h 32m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 11h 44m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 1m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 7m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 41m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 28m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 31m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 14m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 57m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 50m
Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.
Daylight ≈ 9h 17m
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