Virginia weather in December
The state broadly agrees with itself in December: afternoons run 54° in Virginia Beach and 53° in Williamsburg, 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 54°, nights around 35°, and 3.3 in of rain in a typical December.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 54° / 35° | 6 | Real winter arrives, and the wind comes with it. |
The Historic Triangle
Highs near 53°, nights around 34°, and 3.8 in of rain in a typical December.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 53° / 34° | 7 | 0.7 in | Deep winter cold, and the town lit entirely by flame. |
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.