May Weather in Virginia Beach

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Virginia Beach, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (67°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (84°F), while lows may dip to 10°C (51°F). Typically, the humidity level in Virginia Beach throughout May hovers around 80%.

10°C (51°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (67°F)

Average temperature

29°C (84°F)

Maximum temperature

80%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Virginia Beach averages 114 mm (4.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 8 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 23 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 49% probability of sunny days during this period.

114 mm (4.5 inches)

Precipitation

11 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 23 minutes

Sunshine hours

49%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Virginia Beach reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 6 8 10 10 10 8 5 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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