Best time to visit Williamsburg
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Williamsburg
18 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Williamsburg).
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Colonial Williamsburg - Private Tour Celebrating American History - 2
William and Mary College - Private Tour Wren & Historic Campus - 3
Yorktown Museum, Battlefields & Historic Area-Private Guided Tour - 4
Virginia Plantations - Private Tour from Williamsburg - 5
Jamestown to Yorktown - Private Guided Tour from Williamsburg - 6
Private Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour - 7
Shadows of the Past Private Tour: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy - 8
Private Historic Williamsburg Cultural Heritage Tour - 9
Secrets of Colonial Williamsburg Hidden History Walking Tour - 10
We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience - 11
Williamsburg West Tour - 12
Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin Private Tour from Williamsburg - 13
Jamestown Settlement & Glasshouse - Private Guided Tour - 14
Private Historic Williamsburg Colonial Heritage Tour - 15
Private Colonial Williamsburg Breakfast - Exploring Before and After Restoration - 16
Private Family Walking Tour in Williamsburg Historic Tales - 17
Monticello World Heritage Site - Private Tour from Williamsburg - 18
Private Historic Williamsburg Christmas Heritage Tour
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Williamsburg (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Williamsburg's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–10 | 7 | 11 | 98 | 8.9 | 61% | 18 | 160 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 3–12 | 9 | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 60% | 19 | 146 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 6–17 | 14 | 10 | 100 | 10.0 | 55% | 19 | 197 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 10–21 | 19 | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 50% | 19 | 227 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 14–24 | 24 | 12 | 118 | 9.8 | 55% | 17 | 243 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 19–29 | 31 | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 54% | 15 | 267 | 7 | Moderate | 6 |
| Jul | 23–32 | 35 | 15 | 123 | 8.2 | 58% | 14 | 279 | 7 | Moderate | 3 |
| Aug | 22–30 | 34 | 13 | 133 | 10.2 | 62% | 13 | 251 | 7 | Peak | 4 |
| Sep | 18–27 | 28 | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 60% | 15 | 216 | 5 | Moderate | 8 |
| Oct | 13–22 | 21 | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 61% | 15 | 203 | 4 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 7–16 | 14 | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 59% | 16 | 184 | 3 | Busy | 8 |
| Dec | 3–12 | 9 | 9 | 79 | 8.8 | 62% | 17 | 162 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Williamsburg by Month
UV index in Williamsburg peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
April
9/1010–21°C (feels 19°C) · 9 rain days (82h) · 227 sun hours · 50% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
October
9/1013–22°C · 7 rain days (77h) · 203 sun hours · 61% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
May
8/1014–24°C · 12 rain days (118h) · 243 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/102–10°C (feels 7°C) · 11 rain days (98h) · 160 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
6/103–12°C (feels 9°C) · 10 rain days (109h) · 146 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
7/106–17°C (feels 14°C) · 10 rain days (100h) · 197 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
6/1019–29°C (feels 31°C) · 11 rain days (110h) · 267 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
3/1023–32°C (feels 35°C) · 15 rain days (123h) · 279 sun hours · 58% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
4/1022–30°C (feels 34°C) · 13 rain days (133h) · 251 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
September
8/1018–27°C (feels 28°C) · 9 rain days (110h) · 216 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
8/107–16°C (feels 14°C) · 6 rain days (57h) · 184 sun hours · 59% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
6/103–12°C (feels 9°C) · 9 rain days (79h) · 162 sun hours · 62% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Williamsburg
When is the best time to visit Williamsburg?
April is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 10–21°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are April, October, May.
What is the worst time to visit Williamsburg?
July is the lowest-scoring month (3/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–32°C (15 rainy days).
Is Williamsburg too hot in summer?
3 months (June, July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Williamsburg?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Williamsburg have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 19) and October (climate 9/10, crowd index 45) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Williamsburg by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 6, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2.
What is the UV index in Williamsburg in July?
July is the peak UV month in Williamsburg, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Williamsburg on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Williamsburg bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 4 months: May, June, July, August. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 14 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 26 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.