Best time to visit Williamsburg, VA

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

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

January Cool
High
49.1°F
Low
30.6°F
Precip
3.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

February Cool
High
52.3°F
Low
32.0°F
Precip
3.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Good
High
59.8°F
Low
38.5°F
Precip
4.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
70.0°F
Low
47.7°F
Precip
3.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Excellent
High
77.2°F
Low
57.0°F
Precip
3.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 0m

June Good
High
84.4°F
Low
65.3°F
Precip
4.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

July Wet
High
88.5°F
Low
70.2°F
Precip
5.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

August Wet
High
86.5°F
Low
68.7°F
Precip
5.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Wet
High
80.5°F
Low
63.1°F
Precip
5.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
71.0°F
Low
51.3°F
Precip
4.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Good
High
61.1°F
Low
40.9°F
Precip
3.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 57m

December Cool
High
52.6°F
Low
34.1°F
Precip
3.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

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