When to go · Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia, month by month
The best months for Alexandria, Virginia: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.7 °C / -2 °C, 10 rain days45 °F / 28 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).9 °C / -1 °C, 9 rain days48 °F / 30 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.14 °C / 3 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 37 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Alexandria, Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.20 °C / 8 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Alexandria, Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 14 °C, 11 rain days77 °F / 57 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Alexandria, Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.30 °C / 19 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 66 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).32 °C / 22 °C, 11 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity).31 °C / 21 °C, 9 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Alexandria, Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 17 °C, 8 rain days81 °F / 63 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Alexandria, Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C / 10 °C, 8 rain days70 °F / 50 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.15 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain days59 °F / 41 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.9 °C / 0 °C, 10 rain days48 °F / 32 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday