Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
72°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Virginia Beach
United States · North America
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
68°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 61°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
68°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 70°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain13%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday69°F
Rain16%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon70°F
Rain18%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening67°F
Rain14%
Cloud59%
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