Our verdict
The best time to visit Williamsburg is November
In summer, the temperature in Williamsburg can rise as high as 33℃ (91℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -0℃ (32℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Williamsburg when the days are longest, you should visit in July. On average it rains the most days in August, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Learn more about when to travel to Williamsburg, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!
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Williamsburg seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Williamsburg as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Williamsburg is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Williamsburg
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Williamsburg for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Williamsburg climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Williamsburg for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Williamsburg in January
- Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Williamsburg in February
- Average temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Williamsburg in March
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Williamsburg in April
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Williamsburg in May
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Williamsburg in June
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Williamsburg in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Williamsburg in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Williamsburg in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Williamsburg in October
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Williamsburg in November
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Williamsburg in December
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Williamsburg in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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