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Williamsburg

Town · Virginia, 🇺🇸 United States
Population 15,425
Area 22 km²
Time zone America/New_York
Official website www.williamsburgva.gov
Williamsburg

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Williamsburg Essentials

Williamsburg served as the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780, playing a pivotal role in the American Revolution. This list highlights the core of the historic district, featuring reconstructed landmarks like the Capitol and Governor’s Palace alongside original 18th-century structures. Visitors can explore the nation’s oldest law school at the College of William & Mary, view extensive folk and decorative art collections, and dine in historic taverns where George Washington once gathered with fellow patriots.

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Williamsburg — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 6°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -5°–19°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 6°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–23°
  • 5° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 5°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 23° · extremes 10°–30°
  • 16° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 16°–33°
  • 21° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 20°–34°
  • 23° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 19°–34°
  • 22° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 15°–31°
  • 19° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–27°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -3°–19°
  • 4° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Williamsburg Historic District
Walk
Capitol Building
Walk
Governor's Palace

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