Best time to visit Portsmouth, VA

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

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

January Cool
High
50.0°F
Low
34.0°F
Precip
2.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 44m

February Cool
High
52.8°F
Low
35.4°F
Precip
2.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 38m

March Good
High
59.4°F
Low
41.3°F
Precip
3.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Excellent
High
69.5°F
Low
50.3°F
Precip
3.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 57m

May Excellent
High
77.0°F
Low
59.5°F
Precip
3.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 58m

June Good
High
84.4°F
Low
68.0°F
Precip
4.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

July Wet
High
88.7°F
Low
72.6°F
Precip
5.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 18m

August Wet
High
86.3°F
Low
71.5°F
Precip
5.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 25m

September Wet
High
80.8°F
Low
66.7°F
Precip
5.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Excellent
High
71.7°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
3.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 2m

November Good
High
61.4°F
Low
44.7°F
Precip
3.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 59m

December Cool
High
53.9°F
Low
37.9°F
Precip
2.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 29m

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