When to visit Virginia Beach without the crowds
Virginia Beach (Virginia, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
The boardwalk is long and flat; in spring dolphins pass close to shore.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 9 °C (48 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (52 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 22 °C (72 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (78 °F) | Neptune Festival (September), Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 21 °C (70 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 15 °C (60 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (52 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Virginia Beach without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March (crowds 1/5). In March the average high is 14 °C (57 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October and December.
When is Virginia Beach most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July and August. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Virginia Beach?
Average highs range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 29 °C (84 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Virginia Beach?
The main ones: Neptune Festival (September) (September).
More places in Virginia
- Shenandoah (Luray) calm in January, February, March and December; busiest in October
- Williamsburg calm in January and February; busiest in April, May, June, July, August and September