December in Virginia Beach, VA: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average December Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 54°F |
| Avg daily low | 41°F |
| Rainy days | 10 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 15.5 mph |
Most golfers arriving in Virginia Beach in December expect a rain-soaked, unplayable slog through winter. The reality is more nuanced. December is actually tied for the second-driest month of the year at 10 precipitation days, meaning more than two-thirds of days stay dry. The 54F average high sits below the ideal 60–80F range, but mid-afternoon rounds — especially in a light jacket — are genuinely comfortable when the sun is out.
The real challenge isn't rain; it's wind. Peak winds hit 15.5 mph, which classifies as moderate and will affect club selection on exposed seaside holes. That 13F daily swing from a 41F low to 54F high also means morning tee times feel noticeably colder than afternoon ones. Book accordingly, and December in Virginia Beach plays better than its reputation.
With a 41F morning low and the best light arriving midday, aim for tee times between 10 AM and noon to catch the warmest part of the 54F average high while still finishing well before the 6 PM course-hours cutoff. Weekday slots tend to open up in December as holiday travel thins local demand, so same-week booking is often feasible. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
November is the softer entry: at 61F average high and only 8 precipitation days, it offers 7F more warmth and two fewer wet days than December. December itself holds up reasonably against January, which drops another 3F to a 51F high, adds 3 more precipitation days, and sees peak winds climb an additional 2.1 mph to 17.6 mph — making December the clearly more playable of the two winter months.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Virginia Beach, VA for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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December averages a 54F high, which falls just below the ideal range but is workable for afternoon rounds dressed in layers. The bigger surprise is how dry the month runs — only 10 precipitation days, tied for second-fewest in the year — so weather cancellations are less likely than most golfers expect.
Peak winds average 15.5 mph in December, the 5th-windiest month of the year, and coastal exposure means those gusts can be persistent rather than intermittent. Plan for at least one extra club on approach shots into the prevailing wind, and expect ball flight to flatten noticeably on the more open, links-style holes near the shore.