Will I need a jacket in Virginia Beach in December?

Yes — average lows hit about 36°F, so plan on a warm jacket and a sweater layer.

Is December rainy in Virginia Beach?

Expect roughly 9 days of rain across the month. Pack a compact umbrella and shoes that can handle wet pavement.

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Virginia Beach's 53°F high feels much colder due to the Atlantic wind, requiring a heavy, windproof coat.
Stay warm in the 36°F lows with thick wool or fleece layers while visiting the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
Wearing a base layer under your pants is vital for the 36°F nights near the Chesapeake Bay.
Virginia Beach's December averages 9 rainy days with 36°F lows and 53°F highs — corduroy provides extra warmth over a base layer for oceanfront walks and holiday events along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

With 9 days of rain in December, keeping your feet dry and warm is critical on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.
Essential for the 36°F mornings when you're exploring the trails at First Landing State Park.
Good for indoor activities like visiting the Virginia Aquarium when the weather is one of the 9 rainy days.

Virginia Beach's December Atlantic wind drops the feel-like temperature well below the 36°F low on the exposed Boardwalk — a wool beanie is the single most effective way to stay warm during oceanfront walks in winter.
Virginia Beach's Boardwalk holiday light displays draw visitors in December at 36°F lows — insulated gloves make the 3-mile oceanfront walk from Rudee Inlet to 89th Street comfortable even on the coldest nights.
Wrap up against the 53°F air that funnels along Atlantic Avenue during the winter months.

With 9 days of rain, you'll need an umbrella that can survive the gusty Virginia Beach shoreline.
Virginia Beach's December combines 36°F Atlantic wind with winter sun reflecting off the ocean at the Boardwalk — SPF lip balm prevents the chapping that sets in quickly during any extended oceanfront walk in cold, bright conditions.
Keep a pair in your pockets for the chilly 53°F afternoon walks past the Neptune statue.

Don't miss the Holiday Lights at the Beach display; it's a unique Virginia Beach tradition where you drive right on the Boardwalk.

December is a great month for birdwatching in the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, just south of Sandbridge.

Be prepared for sudden temperature drops if a nor'easter moves through the Virginia Beach area.

Yes — average lows hit about 36°F, so plan on a warm jacket and a sweater layer.
Expect roughly 9 days of rain across the month. Pack a compact umbrella and shoes that can handle wet pavement.
Don't miss the Holiday Lights at the Beach display; it's a unique Virginia Beach tradition where you drive right on the Boardwalk. See our full shoe picks for December: full shoe guide →

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