Weather in Virginia Beach in May
In an average May, Virginia Beach sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 79°F |
| Average low | 61°F |
| Typical low range | 54°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
2019-05-29
Lowest
53°F
1992-05-06
Low
Highest
77°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
45°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
105°F
2019-05-29
Lowest
36°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
21.4 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
5.4 g/m³
1996-05-14
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
6 mph
2005-05-30
Gust
Highest
55 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
10 mph
2005-05-30
Precip
Wettest
8.06 in
1984
Driest
0.58 in
1991
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