Climate
Norfolk weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.
Average temperatures
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best time to visit: April, May, October, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 3.2 in | 11 |
| February | 53°F | 35°F | 2.9 in | 1.5 in | 9 |
| March | 60°F | 41°F | 3.7 in | 0.40 in | 11 |
| April | 70°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.00 in | 10 |
| May | 77°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.00 in | 11 |
| June | 85°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.00 in | 10 |
| July | 89°F | 73°F | 6.1 in | 0.00 in | 11 |
| August | 87°F | 72°F | 5.9 in | 0.00 in | 10 |
| September | 81°F | 67°F | 5.4 in | 0.00 in | 9 |
| October | 72°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.00 in | 8 |
| November | 62°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.00 in | 9 |
| December | 55°F | 38°F | 3.3 in | 1.1 in | 10 |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Norfolk Intl Ap, Va Us (6.5 mi away, 30 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.
Questions
What is the hottest month in Norfolk?
July, with an average high of 89°F and low of 73°F.
What is the coldest month in Norfolk?
January, with an average low of 34°F and high of 51°F.
When does it rain most in Norfolk?
July is the wettest month, averaging 6.1 in of precipitation; the year totals about 49.3 inches.
Does it snow in Norfolk?
Yes. Snowfall averages about 6 inches a year, mostly in January and February.
What is the best time to visit Norfolk?
For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, April, May, October.
Where do these numbers come from?
NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Norfolk Intl Ap weather station, 6.5 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.