Best time to visit Newport News, VA

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

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

January Cool
High
49.0°F
Low
30.6°F
Precip
3.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 43m

February Cool
High
52.5°F
Low
31.8°F
Precip
2.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 38m

March Good
High
59.1°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
3.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
69.6°F
Low
47.2°F
Precip
3.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Excellent
High
77.2°F
Low
56.1°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 ≈ 13h 59m

June Good
High
84.7°F
Low
64.5°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

July Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
70.3°F
Precip
4.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

August Wet
High
86.6°F
Low
68.1°F
Precip
5.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 25m

September Good
High
80.9°F
Low
62.6°F
Precip
4.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
71.3°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
4.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Good
High
61.2°F
Low
40.2°F
Precip
3.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 58m

December Cool
High
53.3°F
Low
33.5°F
Precip
3.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 28m

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