When to visit Williamsburg without the crowds
Williamsburg (Virginia, United States) is calmest in January and February: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in April, May, June, July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Jan–Mar & Sep
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Jamestown and Yorktown complete the Historic Triangle; in winter all three are nearly empty.
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 | 1/5 · calm | 12 °C (53 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 15 °C (59 °F) | |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 20 °C (68 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (74 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 31 °C (87 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 21 °C (70 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 15 °C (59 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 11 °C (51 °F) | Colonial Christmas (December) |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Colonial National Historical Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Williamsburg without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February (crowds 1/5). In February the average high is 12 °C (53 °F). All the calm months: January and February.
When is Williamsburg most crowded?
The busiest season is April, May, June, July, August and September. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Williamsburg?
Average highs range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 31 °C (87 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Williamsburg?
The main ones: Colonial Christmas (December) (December).
More places in Virginia
- Shenandoah (Luray) calm in January, February, March and December; busiest in October
- Virginia Beach calm in January, February, March, April, October and December; busiest in June, July and August