Williamsburg in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Williamsburg sees average daytime highs around 66°F and overnight lows near 52°F, with 10.8 in of precipitation over about 30 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 53°F in early March to 78°F by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Williamsburg's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Williamsburg's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 66°F
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 10.8 in
- 30 wet days
- Avg wind
- 8 mph
- Travel score
- 5.7
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Williamsburg in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 53°F in early March to 78°F by late May.
A typical spring day in Williamsburg reaches about 66°F and drops to 52°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.
How spring really feels in Williamsburg
Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F.
spring sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Williamsburg weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° / 34° | 3.4 | 9.3 | 1.8 | 9.7 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 50° / 35° | 3.1 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 10.6 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 57° / 42° | 4.1 | 9.7 | 0.8 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 67° / 52° | 3.2 | 9.5 | 0.1 | 12.9 | 6.2 |
| May | 74° / 61° | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0 | 14 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 82° / 69° | 3.6 | 10.5 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 85° / 74° | 4.1 | 12.9 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 83° / 72° | 4.3 | 10.9 | 0 | 13.4 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 78° / 66° | 4.5 | 9.9 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 69° / 55° | 3.8 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 58° / 45° | 3.3 | 7.8 | 0.1 | 10 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 51° / 38° | 3.4 | 9 | 0.8 | 9.5 | 2.5 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Williamsburg gets around 10.8 in of rain and snow over 30 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 8 mph across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min in early March to 14 h 24 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.1 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Williamsburg
None of Williamsburg's seasonal hazards peak in spring. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.
Williamsburg sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is spring a good time to visit Williamsburg?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is a reasonable time to visit Williamsburg for sightseeing.
What to pack for Williamsburg in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Williamsburg sees daytime highs around 66°F and nights near 52°F. Worth packing: light clothes, a warm layer, rain gear and sun protection. About 30 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Williamsburg in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 53°F across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 33 mi away) is warmest in August at about 79°F and coldest in February near 41°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 4 to Oct 13 — about 4.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 43 | 41 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 72 | 78 | 79 | 76 | 67 | 57 | 49 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | Bracing |
| Feb | 41 | Bracing |
| Mar | 45 | Bracing |
| Apr | 53 | Bracing |
| May | 62 | Cool |
| Jun | 72 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 78 | Warm |
| Aug | 79 | Warm |
| Sep | 76 | Warm |
| Oct | 67 | Cool |
| Nov | 57 | Bracing |
| Dec | 49 | Bracing |
UV index in Williamsburg in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Williamsburg peaks around July 10 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Williamsburg in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Williamsburg is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Williamsburg?
Williamsburg sits at 37.3°N, 76.7°W, 82 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Newport News, 25 mi away.
Topography around Williamsburg
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Williamsburg.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Williamsburg has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 187 ft around an average of 85 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 210 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 636 ft.
The land around Williamsburg is covered by trees (73%) within 2 miles, trees (55%) and water (29%) within 10 miles, and trees (57%) and water (25%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Williamsburg (37.2707°, -76.7075°, elevation 82 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.