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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.

Where to go in October, across the whole country ›