Virginia Beach Water Temperature
Virginia Beach is a city with seemingly never ending expanses of beaches. For the water lover, it is a dream destination, especially as the waters are warm for most of the year. It is supposed to have the longest beach globally.
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With numerous historic parks, nature preserves, zoos, aquariums, shopping, a vibrant night life with restaurants and clubs, shopping and, of course, the perennial water attractions including swimming, kayaking, boating, surfing competitions and beautiful ocean views and attractive sunsets, you are assured of having a complete holiday.
Virginia Beach Summary
Description | Value |
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Current water temperature | / |
Warmest Month Water Temperature: | August with 78.6°F / 25.9°C |
Coldest Month Water Temperature: | February with 41.4°F / 5.2°C |
Warmest Month Air Temperature: | July with 78.4°F / 25.8°C |
Coldest Month Air Temperature: | January with 41°F / 5°C |
Wettest Month: | August with 1.9in / 48.3mm |
Driest Month: | February with 0in / 0mm |
Highest Humidity | August with 77.8% |
Lowest Humidity | January with 70% |
Best Time to Visit: | June, July, August, September |
Climate Classification | mild temperate climate with hot summer |
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Virginia Beach water temperature by month
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
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January |
46.6 | 43.5 | 41 |
February |
42.1 | 41.5 | 41 |
March |
48.6 | 44.6 | 41.7 |
April |
57.6 | 53.2 | 48.9 |
May |
69.3 | 63.1 | 57.7 |
June |
76.6 | 72.9 | 69.4 |
July |
79.2 | 78.1 | 76.5 |
August |
79.3 | 78.6 | 77.4 |
September |
78.1 | 75.6 | 72.7 |
October |
72.7 | 68.2 | 62.8 |
November |
62.8 | 57.9 | 53.1 |
December |
53.6 | 49.8 | 46.8 |
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
Max. Water
Temperature (°C) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°C) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°C) |
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January |
8.1 | 6.4 | 5 |
February |
5.6 | 5.3 | 5 |
March |
9.2 | 7 | 5.4 |
April |
14.2 | 11.8 | 9.4 |
May |
20.7 | 17.3 | 14.3 |
June |
24.8 | 22.7 | 20.8 |
July |
26.2 | 25.6 | 24.7 |
August |
26.3 | 25.9 | 25.2 |
September |
25.6 | 24.2 | 22.6 |
October |
22.6 | 20.1 | 17.1 |
November |
17.1 | 14.4 | 11.7 |
December |
12 | 9.9 | 8.2 |
The highest water temperature will be reached in August with around 78.6°F / 25.9°C. The lowest in February with an average water temperature of 41.4°F / 5.2°C.
Usually from May to October Virginia Beach water temperature varies from the 60s to the high 70s in Fahrenheit. This depends on weather conditions as spells of rain can cool down the Virginia Beach water temperature rapidly. Second half of July is the warmest Virginia Beach water temperature, making it good for warm water swimming. During winter months the water is quite chilly and you will require a thick wet suit along with gloves.
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Virginia Beach weather by month / climate table
Max. Temperature °F | ø. Temperature °F | Min. Temperature (°F) |
Precip. (in) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
52.7 | 41 | 32 | 1.2 | 1 | 70% |
February |
53.4 | 42.3 | 34.9 | 0 | 0 | 70.2% |
March |
60.8 | 47.7 | 36.9 | 0 | 0 | 71% |
April |
68.5 | 57.2 | 46.6 | 0 | 0 | 71.6% |
May |
77.9 | 66 | 55.9 | 0.8 | 1 | 75.3% |
June |
84.6 | 74.5 | 66.7 | 0.6 | 1 | 76.6% |
July |
85.5 | 78.4 | 72.1 | 1.8 | 1 | 77.3% |
August |
84.2 | 77.9 | 72 | 1.9 | 1 | 77.8% |
September |
81.3 | 73.4 | 66.6 | 0.4 | 1 | 77.3% |
October |
75.9 | 64 | 51.6 | 0 | 0 | 72.9% |
November |
66.2 | 53.8 | 44.6 | 0 | 0 | 71.8% |
December |
56.8 | 46.6 | 38.7 | 0.4 | 1 | 72.9% |
Max. Temperature °C | ø. Temperature °C | Min. Temperature (°C) |
Precip. (mm) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
11.5 | 5 | -0 | 29.4 | 1 | 70% |
February |
11.9 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0 | 0 | 70.2% |
March |
16 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 71% |
April |
20.3 | 14 | 8.1 | 0 | 0 | 71.6% |
May |
25.5 | 18.9 | 13.3 | 20.9 | 1 | 75.3% |
June |
29.2 | 23.6 | 19.3 | 14.6 | 1 | 76.6% |
July |
29.7 | 25.8 | 22.3 | 46.1 | 1 | 77.3% |
August |
29 | 25.5 | 22.2 | 48.3 | 1 | 77.8% |
September |
27.4 | 23 | 19.2 | 11.4 | 1 | 77.3% |
October |
24.4 | 17.8 | 10.9 | 0 | 0 | 72.9% |
November |
19 | 12.1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.8% |
December |
13.8 | 8.1 | 3.7 | 11.4 | 1 | 72.9% |
How to get to Virginia Beach
You can reach Virginia Beach after landing at Norfolk International Airport that is serviced by many international airlines. The beach is 3 minutes driving distance away. Once in the city, if you want to travel, you really need a car to get around. U.S. Route 13 from Delmarva Peninsula, via Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel connects to Virginia Beach. Alternate routes are Interstate 64, 85, 95 and then US 58. There is no train station in the city – the nearest one is Newport News from Boston that connects to the beach by Amtrak. From New York City and Washington D.C. you can get a Sprinter bus.
Activities & POI in Virginia Beach
Type of Activity | List |
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Beach | Seabreeze Beach |
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing | Lynnhaven Marina |
Attraction | Naval Aviation Monument, Sky Coaster, Gravity Storm, Hideaway Cove, Paradise Pipeline, Grape EscapeSouth Seas Silly Slides, Coconut Drops, Bamboo Shoots, Hurricane, Neptunes Revenge, Adventure Park, Kiddie City |
Golf Course | Broad Bay Country Club, Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club, The Princess Anne Country Club, Red Wing Lake Golf Course, Owl Creek Golf Course, Aeropines Golf Course, Driving Range |
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