When is the best time to go to Charlottesville

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Charlottesville, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Charlottesville weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Charlottesville are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Charlottesville January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 73mm 5.3hrs 10.8hrs

Charlottesville's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlottesville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Charlottesville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Charlottesville February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 76mm 6hrs 11.7hrs

February in Charlottesville is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlottesville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Charlottesville and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Charlottesville March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 92mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Charlottesville is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlottesville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Charlottesville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Charlottesville April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 81mm 8.3hrs 14.1hrs

Charlottesville's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charlottesville.

April is in the spring in Charlottesville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Charlottesville May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 109mm 9hrs 15.1hrs

May is a damp month in Charlottesville and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charlottesville.

May is in the spring in Charlottesville and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Charlottesville June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 93mm 9.9hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Charlottesville during June can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charlottesville, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Charlottesville and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Charlottesville July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 113mm 9.4hrs 11.7hrs

July in Charlottesville is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlottesville for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Charlottesville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Charlottesville August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 107mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Charlottesville is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Charlottesville, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Charlottesville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Charlottesville September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 98mm 7.9hrs 14.1hrs

Charlottesville's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charlottesville, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Charlottesville and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Charlottesville October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 103mm 7.1hrs 15.1hrs

October is a damp month in Charlottesville and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charlottesville.

October is in the fall / autumn in Charlottesville and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Charlottesville November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 88mm 5.7hrs 10.8hrs

Charlottesville's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlottesville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Charlottesville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Charlottesville December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 78mm 4.9hrs 11.7hrs

December in Charlottesville is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlottesville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Charlottesville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Charlottesville weather stats

Charlottesville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.4°C 86.7°F
Driest month: January 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: June 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 24.7°C 76.5°F
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