Fantastic weather makes April through October the best time to visit Virginia. Being dry and warm, April marks the actual start of spring and rainy May—the beginning of peak season. Summer in Virginia is usually hot with possible thunderstorms. A sackful of events such as Virginia Renaissance Faire, Balloons over Rockbridge, or Virginia Highlands Festival are held during high season. November is known as the driest month but with the most significant drop in temps. Evenings are usually breezy and the nights are cold. December through February is the coldest period with fewer things to do around the state. However, Christmas lights across Virginia and the state's Christmas markets are more than attractive. The snow and bargain rates are undeniable winter companions. March can be cold with occasional snowfall, but generally everything turns green and flowers start to bloom.
Shimmering lights on the water, in parks, and in the tunnel
The favourite winter entertainment for nature lovers
Best seasonal foods, fine arts, and jewelry at Virginia's holiday fairs
Mejores comidas de temporada, bellas artes y joyas en las ferias festivas de Virginia
Luminosas luces en el agua, en los parques y en el túnel
The popular swimming hole is hidden in a scenic setting, but prepare to get wet
The largest cave complex in the eastern United States
A unique geological formation that makes a big impression
A hot air balloon festival in a beautiful location
The greatest party of the year at Virginia's oceanfront
Carnival, pig races, and other traditional entertainment
The lovely village of Staffordshire offers Renaissance-themed entertainment
Dozens of wild ponies cross the Assateague Channel during a traditional summer festival
Discover the brilliance of Virginia's Blue Ridge during the peak foliage display
One of the most popular events on the East Coast
A premiere annual dining event in Virginia
A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
The largest car show in the Mid-Atlantic region
One of the best air shows in the United States
Get ready for an unforgettable winter season at marvelous Virginia's ski resorts
A bucolic fair in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains
The biggest and oldest statewide garden tour
Celebrate America in one of Virginia's plentiful historical sites
A massive light display in Centreville, not far from Washington, D.C.
Virginia's premier agricultural festival celebrating peanuts
Thousands of flags, salutes, and tributes to the U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women
Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains and plenty of entertainment
Celebration of all things about horses and riding
A five-day festival at the University of Virginia
A good chance to get a tattoo from a well-known artist
Virginia Beach kicks off the summer season and salutes the troops
A kick-off party for the beach season in Virginia
Enjoy world-famous seafood and lots of entertainment
A playful pair or the whole pod of dolphins—a happy encounter is guaranteed
An enchanting holiday garden not far from Washington D.C.
A sparkling winter garden in Richmond offers plenty of fun activities
One of the highlights of the Virginia summer
Check out how scary colonial Virginian towns can become
Beach getaway with lots of live music, delicious food, and entertainment
From Alexandria to the Atlantic coast, there are plenty of celebrations to ring in the New Year