Best Time to Visit Chesapeake

Best time: Jun, Apr, May, Oct. Jul is warmest (31.4°C high); Jul is rainiest (133 mm).

Chesapeake weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan9.701023.6
Feb11.20.9914.8
Mar15.54.71036.5
Apr20.79828.3
May25.114.41009.2
Jun29.319.1999.5
Jul31.421.81339.3
Aug30.521.21288.5
Sep27.618.11077.1
Oct22.311.7895.6
Nov17.36.6764.1
Dec12.32.1853.3

Average high temperature

Jan 10°
Feb 11°
Mar 16°
Apr 21°
May 25°
Jun 29°
Jul 31°
Aug 31°
Sep 28°
Oct 22°
Nov 17°
Dec 12°

Best months by activity

Overall: JunAprMayOct

Beaches: JunJulAug

Hiking: AprNovMayOct

Sightseeing: AprMayJunOct

Chesapeake quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chesapeake?

Jun, Apr, May, Oct.

What is the rainiest month?

Jul, about 133 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 31.4°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.