Alexandria weather by month
Average highs run from 45°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 30°F. It gets 42 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 14 inches of snow. Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 60 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to June and September to October.
Best time to visit Alexandria
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 4.9 in | 6 | 0 | 20 | cold |
| February | 48°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 5.0 in | 5 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| March | 57°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in | 7 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| April | 68°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| June | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| July | 90°F | 72°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| August | 88°F | 71°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| September | 81°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 69°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 58°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 0 | 4 | cool |
| December | 49°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 1.7 in | 6 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| Year | 68°F avg | 51°F avg | 41.8 in | 13.7 in | 72 | 40 | 60 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Washington Reagan Airport, VA (USW00013743), 4.2 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Alexandria
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 26m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 53m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:46 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:37 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 108 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 am | 5:10 pm | 9h 45m |
| February | 6:59 am | 5:45 pm | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:19 am | 7:15 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:32 am | 7:45 pm | 13h 13m |
| May | 5:56 am | 8:13 pm | 14h 17m |
| June | 5:43 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:55 am | 8:32 pm | 14h 37m |
| August | 6:22 am | 8:02 pm | 13h 40m |
| September | 6:50 am | 7:16 pm | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:17 am | 6:29 pm | 11h 12m |
| November | 6:51 am | 4:54 pm | 10h 03m |
| December | 7:19 am | 4:47 pm | 9h 28m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Alexandria with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Alexandria getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Alexandria.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Alexandria?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Alexandria?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 30°F and highs of 45°F.
What is the rainiest month in Alexandria?
July gets the most precipitation, 4.3 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.6 inches.
Does it snow in Alexandria?
Yes. Alexandria averages 14 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
For comfortable weather, April to June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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