Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States in May
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May87mm average rain
May sits near Virginia Beach's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Virginia Beach's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May17°C average sea
May is close to Virginia Beach's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May58 weather score
May sits close to Virginia Beach's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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