Climate almanac

Charlottesville

Virginia, United States · 38.03°, -78.48°

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What is the climate like in Charlottesville?

The best time to visit Charlottesville is typically June – October, with trip comfort peaking in June (6.9/10). Charlottesville is warmest in July, when daily highs average 90°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 30°F (-1°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is March; the year sees roughly 42 in (1058 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune – October — comfort peaks in June (6.9/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 90°F (32°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 30°F (-1°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (4.8 in (121 mm))
  • Driest monthMarch (2.6 in (66 mm))
  • Annual precipitation42 in (1058 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromCharlottesville 2w, 4 km away (1893-2026)