Virginia weather in October
The state broadly agrees with itself in October: afternoons run 71° in Virginia Beach and 71° 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 71°, nights around 53°, and 4.2 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 71° / 53° | 5 | Sharp blue afternoons and a beach you can drive to. |
The Historic Triangle
Highs near 71°, nights around 51°, and 4.2 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 71° / 51° | 5 | The month this whole place was designed for. |
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.