Charlottesville weather by month
Average highs run from 44°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 28°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 17 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 73 times a year. The most comfortable months are April, June, August and October.
Best time to visit Charlottesville
For comfortable weather, go in April, June, August and 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 | 44°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 3.9 in | 5 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| February | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 5.9 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cold |
| March | 55°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 3.8 in | 7 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| April | 66°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| May | 72°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| June | 80°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| July | 84°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 76°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 66°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 56°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in | 5 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 3.2 in | 6 | 0 | 16 | cold |
| Year | 65°F avg | 48°F avg | 48.2 in | 17.0 in | 76 | 10 | 73 |
"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 Charlottesville 2 SSE, VA (USW00003759), 3.1 miles from the city center; snowfall from Charlottesville 2W, VA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Charlottesville
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 31m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 48m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (4:53 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:40 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 117 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 am | 5:18 pm | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:04 am | 5:52 pm | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:25 am | 7:20 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:38 am | 7:49 pm | 13h 11m |
| May | 6:03 am | 8:17 pm | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:50 am | 8:38 pm | 14h 47m |
| July | 6:03 am | 8:35 pm | 14h 32m |
| August | 6:29 am | 8:06 pm | 13h 38m |
| September | 6:56 am | 7:21 pm | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:22 am | 6:35 pm | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:55 am | 5:01 pm | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:23 am | 4:55 pm | 9h 32m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Charlottesville.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Charlottesville?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Charlottesville?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F and highs of 44°F.
What is the rainiest month in Charlottesville?
September gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. February is the driest at 3.0 inches.
Does it snow in Charlottesville?
Yes. Charlottesville averages 17 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?
For comfortable weather, April, June, August and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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