Virginia Beach weather in January

January in Virginia Beach: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Virginia Beach · #522 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Virginia Beach climate normals — January

Daytime high10°C / 50°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)7°C / 45°F
Rainfall122 mm / 4.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine6.6 h/day
Daylight10 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall4.8 cm / 1.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Virginia Beach in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Virginia Beach?
January in Virginia Beach: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Virginia Beach on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
What is the weather like in Virginia Beach in January?
In January, Virginia Beach averages a daily high of 10°C and a low of 4°C, with about 122.1 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Virginia Beach in January?
Virginia Beach has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
Does it snow in Virginia Beach in January?
Virginia Beach sees roughly 4.8 cm of snowfall in January.

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