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Virginia Beach in October

Find out everything about the water temperature in Virginia Beach in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:

61.8 °F

Average:

68.9 °F

Maximum:

78.3 °F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach in October

In the city of Virginia Beach, the month of October is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.8°F on October 31, 2022, with an average temperature being 68.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 78.3°F on October 6, 2018.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of October, the sea temperature gradually gets colder. Starting with an average temperature of 72.1°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily decreases to around 65.9°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Oct 1 73.3°F 74.3°F 69.1°F
Oct 2 72.8°F 74.3°F 69.7°F
Oct 3 72.7°F 72.9°F 69.9°F
Oct 4 72.7°F 72.8°F 70.7°F
Oct 5 72.4°F 73.2°F 70.1°F
Oct 6 71.9°F 73.4°F 70.7°F
Oct 7 71.4°F 73.8°F 70.7°F
Oct 8 71.5°F 73.1°F 70.6°F
Oct 9 71.3°F 72.2°F 70.5°F
Oct 10 70.8°F 71.9°F 69.3°F
Oct 11 70.4°F 71.8°F 68.8°F
Oct 12 70.1°F 70.2°F 68.6°F
Oct 13 69.5°F 68.1°F 67.8°F
Oct 14 69.5°F 69.2°F 68.4°F
Oct 15 69.5°F 69.9°F 68.7°F
Oct 16 69.5°F 68.8°F 68.6°F
Oct 17 69.4°F 68.7°F 68.2°F
Oct 18 68.7°F 66.5°F 66.8°F
Oct 19 68.0°F 66.2°F 66.2°F
Oct 20 67.3°F 65.1°F 65.8°F
Oct 21 66.7°F 64.5°F 65.9°F
Oct 22 66.7°F 64.8°F 65.9°F
Oct 23 66.7°F 64.4°F 65.6°F
Oct 24 66.2°F 65.7°F 64.0°F
Oct 25 65.9°F 64.4°F 63.7°F
Oct 26 65.8°F 65.1°F 63.8°F
Oct 27 65.7°F 65.3°F 65.1°F
Oct 28 65.5°F 64.2°F 64.9°F
Oct 29 65.4°F 63.3°F 66.4°F
Oct 30 65.2°F 63.5°F 66.4°F
Oct 31 65.2°F 64.1°F 67.3°F

Sea water temperature in Virginia Beach by month

In Virginia Beach, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 105 swimming days. The warmest water in Virginia Beach was recorded on July 22, 2019, reaching a 84.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2015, dipping to 33.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.1°F in Winter, 55.1°F in Spring, 76.4°F in Summer, and 68.2°F in Autumn. October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 76.3°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 59.3°F.