Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
48°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Virginia Beach
United States · North America
Cold days and good sunshine.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
48°F
Lows around 37°F
Precipitation
10 days/mo
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
58°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 31°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
58°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 45°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain13%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday44°F
Rain14%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon45°F
Rain13%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening43°F
Rain14%
Cloud53%
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