Virginia Beach weather in May
May in Virginia Beach: nice, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Virginia Beach · #329 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Virginia Beach climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Virginia Beach in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Virginia Beach?
- May in Virginia Beach: nice, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Virginia Beach on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Virginia Beach in May?
- In May, Virginia Beach averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 16°C, with about 75.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Virginia Beach in May?
- Virginia Beach has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in May.