Virginia Beach Weather Forecast
Virginia Beach weather: 76°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia. Virginia Beach is known for Boardwalk and Atlantic beaches. It has a population of about 460.000.
Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in Virginia Beach with clear. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 72°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 39%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Virginia Beach is April, June, August and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 150 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall and Shenandoah National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Virginia Beach today at 8.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Virginia Beach right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:48 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Virginia Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 72° | 39% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 71° | 22% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 70° | 3% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 74° | 6% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 75° | 17% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 81° / 71° | 45% · 0,7 in | 26 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 71° | 43% · 0,9 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 86° / 74° | 32% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 73° | 22% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 73° | 13% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 73° | 16% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 73° | 25% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 71° | 27% | 20 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 66° | 29% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 68° | 21% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 70° | 27% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
Climate in Virginia Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 34° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 37° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 46° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 62° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 70° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 74° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 82° | 72° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 68° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 58° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 61° | 49° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 52° | 40° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Virginia Beach
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Air quality and pollen in Virginia Beach
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Virginia Beach
Go in April, June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia. Its coordinates are 36.8529, -75.978. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Virginia Beach right now?
It is currently 76°F (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Virginia Beach?
April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Virginia Beach, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:48 PM.
How many people live in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has a population of approximately 460.000.
What is the nearest airport to Virginia Beach?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 150 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 166 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 213 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Virginia Beach?
Popular options include National Mall and Shenandoah National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
