Virginia weather in May
The state broadly agrees with itself in May: afternoons run 77° in Williamsburg and 76° 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 76°, nights around 56°, and 3.6 in of rain in a typical May.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 76° / 56° | 7 | The Boardwalk wakes up before the water does. |
The Historic Triangle
Highs near 77°, nights around 57°, and 3.9 in of rain in a typical May.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 77° / 57° | 7 | Long green evenings, and the interpreters still look comfortable. |
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.