Virginia weather in August
The state broadly agrees with itself in August: afternoons run 87° in Williamsburg and 85° in Virginia Beach, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations in the Tidewater east — the Blue Ridge and the Shenandoah Valley run cooler than either of these.
Virginia Beach & the Coast
Highs near 85°, nights around 69°, and 5.1 in of rain in a typical August.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 85° / 69° | 7 | The one month the ocean is genuinely inviting. |
The Historic Triangle
Highs near 87°, nights around 69°, and 5.7 in of rain in a typical August.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 87° / 69° | 7 | Thick, still, and quieter than you'd expect. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.