Monthly climate guide
Virginia Beach weather in December
With highs near 11°C (52°F) and lows around 5°C (40°F), December feels cool in Virginia Beach. Rainfall averages about 89 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than November and 4°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- Just 250 km apart, but Virginia Beach runs about 3°C warmer than Washington, D.C. this month.
- It cools down fast from here: January is about 4°C cooler.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Virginia Beach than December.
- December brings early winter to Virginia Beach.
Avg high
11°C
52°F
Avg low
5°C
40°F
Rainfall
89 mm
some rain
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
71%
cloud · often cloudy
Virginia Beach weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 87 mm | 81% | 74% |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | 2°C / 36°F | 83 mm | 81% | 76% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 85 mm | 80% | 73% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 88 mm | 78% | 67% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 61°F | 104 mm | 79% | 65% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 117 mm | 76% | 63% |
| July | 30°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 145 mm | 75% | 61% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 151 mm | 77% | 62% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 69°F | 128 mm | 79% | 61% |
| October | 21°C / 71°F | 15°C / 58°F | 116 mm | 78% | 55% |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 75 mm | 79% | 64% |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 40°F | 89 mm | 83% | 71% |
What to pack for December
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December a good time to visit Virginia Beach?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Virginia Beach →Other United States cities in December
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Virginia Beach in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Virginia Beach?
December is cool in Virginia Beach, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Virginia Beach in December?
Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about 5°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Virginia Beach in December?
Virginia Beach typically gets around 89 mm of rain in December — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Virginia Beach (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.