Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
53°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Virginia Beach
United States · North America
Cool days and good sunshine.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
53°F
Lows around 42°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
62°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.8 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 41° and nights feel near 37°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy December days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
62°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 49°F, easing to about 47°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning46°F
Rain15%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday49°F
Rain13%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon49°F
Rain13%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening47°F
Rain13%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 37 | 3.7 | 10 | 6.9 | 74 | 58 |
| Feb | 50 | 39 | 3.5 | 10 | 7.6 | 73 | 56 |
| Mar | 56 | 44 | 3.8 | 10 | 8.7 | 72 | 57 |
| Apr | 64 | 53 | 3.4 | 10 | 10.1 | 73 | 61 |
| May | 72 | 62 | 3.5 | 11 | 11.4 | 78 | 68 |
| Jun | 79 | 71 | 3.4 | 11 | 12.1 | 79 | 76 |
| Jul | 83 | 75 | 4.7 | 13 | 12.1 | 80 | 81 |
| Aug | 82 | 74 | 4.3 | 13 | 10.9 | 81 | 81 |
| Sep | 77 | 70 | 4.6 | 11 | 9.7 | 80 | 78 |
| Oct | 69 | 60 | 3.6 | 8 | 8.6 | 77 | 73 |
| Nov | 59 | 49 | 3.5 | 8 | 7.6 | 75 | 66 |
| Dec | 53 | 42 | 3.9 | 10 | 6.8 | 75 | 62 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology