The best times to visit Cape Charles for ideal weather are

April 2nd to June 10th

or

September 3rd to November 4th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Cape Charles Travel Info

Weather in Cape Charles

Temperature

Average temperatures in Cape Charles vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice some of the year, but often too hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 29th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Cape Charles, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 88.5°F (31.4°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 72.4°F (22.4°C) at night.

Cape Charles Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Cape Charles Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Cape Charles Perceived Temperature (F)

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Cape Charles Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Cape Charles Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 47.1 39.2 31.8
Feb 48.6 39.8 32.2
Mar 57.5 48.1 40.1
Apr 67.4 57.6 49.3
May 76.2 66.7 58.6
Jun 84.4 75.4 67.4
Jul 87.2 78.7 71.4
Aug 85.1 76.8 69.4
Sep 80.1 71.5 63.9
Oct 71.2 62 53.9
Nov 59.7 51 43.1
Dec 53.4 45.1 37.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 8.4 4 -0.1
Feb 9.2 4.3 0.1
Mar 14.2 8.9 4.5
Apr 19.7 14.2 9.6
May 24.6 19.3 14.8
Jun 29.1 24.1 19.7
Jul 30.7 25.9 21.9
Aug 29.5 24.9 20.8
Sep 26.7 21.9 17.7
Oct 21.8 16.7 12.2
Nov 15.4 10.6 6.2
Dec 11.9 7.3 3.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Cape Charles are September, February, and then November. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid to late November. For example, on the week of November 19th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid March with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of March 12th.

When can you find snow in Cape Charles? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Cape Charles.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Cape Charles (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 16% 0 2.4
Feb 15% 0 2.2
Mar 20% 0 3.2
Apr 17% 0 3.2
May 17% 0 3.2
Jun 17% 0 2.7
Jul 19% 0 3.6
Aug 19% 0 4
Sep 14% 0 3.6
Oct 19% 0 4.1
Nov 16% 0 2.9
Dec 19% 0 3.6

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 16 0 6.1
Feb 15 0 5.6
Mar 20 0 8.1
Apr 17 0 8.1
May 17 0 8.1
Jun 17 0 6.9
Jul 19 0 9.1
Aug 19 0 10.2
Sep 14 0 9.1
Oct 19 0 10.4
Nov 16 0 7.4
Dec 19 0 9.1

 

Humidity and Wind

Cape Charles has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is February (57.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (71.1%).

Wind in Cape Charles is usually calm. The windiest month is February, followed by March and April. February’s average wind speed of around 7.9 knots (9.1 MPH or 14.7 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid February where average top sustained speeds reach 17.1 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Cape Charles.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 7.1 Gentle breeze 14.6 Significant breeze
Feb 7.9 Gentle breeze 16.1 Significant breeze
Mar 7.7 Gentle breeze 15.3 Significant breeze
Apr 7.3 Gentle breeze 14.9 Significant breeze
May 6.4 Light breeze 13.3 Significant breeze
Jun 5.4 Light breeze 12.2 Significant breeze
Jul 5 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Aug 4.3 Light breeze 10.7 Gentle breeze
Sep 4.7 Light breeze 11.2 Significant breeze
Oct 6.1 Light breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Nov 6.7 Light breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Dec 6.9 Light breeze 14.2 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 60.4%
Feb 57.4%
Mar 59.4%
Apr 62.1%
May 67.3%
Jun 66.4%
Jul 69.2%
Aug 71.1%
Sep 69%
Oct 68.7%
Nov 65.3%
Dec 65.5%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Cape Charles?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Cape Charles, VA, US is July, followed by June and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Cape Charles in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 16.2 in November means 16.2% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Cape Charles Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 82.3°F (27.9°C) and 50.6°F (10.3°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 5 to 6 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Cape Charles, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 84°F (28.9°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 4 to 6 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Cape Charles to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 55°F (12.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 6 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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