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For the most comfortable weather in Williamsburg, aim for April and October. April tops our comfort score at 86/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. March, May, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 45°F to 90°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 47.2 in (1199 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 45°F7°C | 49°F9°C | 57°F14°C | 68°F20°C | 77°F25°C | 86°F30°C | 90°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 81°F27°C | 70°F21°C | 59°F15°C | 49°F10°C |
| Avg low | 28°F-2°C | 30°F-1°C | 36°F2°C | 47°F8°C | 56°F14°C | 66°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 69°F20°C | 63°F17°C | 51°F11°C | 40°F4°C | 32°F0°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.8 in72 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 3.4 in86 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 4.6 in118 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 5.4 in136 mm | 4.8 in121 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.7 in93 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 80% | 78% | 76% | 76% | 72% | 70% | 73% | 76% | 78% | 79% | 83% |
| Cloud | 59% | 60% | 57% | 54% | 57% | 56% | 55% | 54% | 52% | 50% | 50% | 59% |
| Comfort | 54 | 60 | 73 | 86 | 79 | 69 | 61 | 62 | 77 | 85 | 79 | 59 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 25 m (82 ft), close to Williamsburg's own ~26 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 45–49°F (7–10°C) and lows down to 28°F (-2°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.2 in (234 mm) of rain or snow, 20% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 58/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 57°F highs in March to 77°F by May. About 11.0 in (279 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: April ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 79/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 86–90°F (30–32°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.8 in (376 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 66°F (19°C). Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 64/100.
Temperatures slide from 81°F highs in September to 59°F by November. About 12.2 in (310 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. September feels humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort peaks here: October ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 80/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 5 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: April & May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Williamsburg, aim for April and October. April tops our comfort score at 86/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. March, May, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 5.4 in (136 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.7 in (69 mm). The yearly total is around 47.2 in (1199 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C) and highs of 45°F (7°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 90°F (32°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 72%, and highs peak around 90°F (32°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January & February, bottoming out around 28°F (-2°C) in January.
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