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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.

Where to go in December, across the whole country ›