Virginia weather in January
The state broadly agrees with itself in January: afternoons run 50° in Virginia Beach and 49° 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 50°, nights around 32°, and 2.2 in of snow in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 50° / 32° | 2 | 2.2 in | Cold, windy, and the Boardwalk belongs to runners. |
The Historic Triangle
Highs near 49°, nights around 31°, and 3.8 in of rain in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 49° / 31° | 7 | 1.7 in | Frozen ground, short days, and no one in line. |
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.