May in Virginia Beach, VA: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average May Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 71°F |
| Avg daily low | 59°F |
| Rainy days | 17 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 16 mph |
Most golfers arrive in Virginia Beach in May expecting a reliable spring window — mild air, light breezes, and dry fairways. The reality is more complicated. With 17 precipitation days, May is tied for the second-wettest month of the year, meaning roughly one in every two days carries some form of rain. Temperatures are comfortable when the sun is out, with highs averaging 71°F and lows at 59°F, but that 12°F daily swing means morning tee times can feel noticeably cooler than the forecast suggests.
Wind is a partial bright spot. At a peak of 16 mph, May is actually calmer than April and sits in the moderate range — manageable on most coastal courses but still enough to affect club selection on exposed holes near the oceanfront. The Variable season tier reflects exactly this tension: the conditions can be excellent, but you have to be prepared for the days when they aren't.
Book morning slots early in the week when storm systems are less likely to have built up — Virginia Beach's coastal exposure means afternoon convective showers can develop quickly by mid-May. With 17 potential rain days, securing a flexible cancellation or replay policy at your chosen course is worth confirming at booking. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
April is drier — 12 precipitation days versus May's 17 — and windier at 17.7 mph peak, so May trades some wetness for slightly calmer air. June brings a meaningful warmup of 9°F to an average high of 80°F and sheds 2 precipitation days, making it the more reliable warm-weather choice. If dry rounds are the priority, June edges May; if heat is a concern, May's 71°F average high is the better trade-off.
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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May offers comfortable temperatures with a 71°F average high, but it is tied for the second-wettest month of the year at 17 precipitation days. That means roughly half your days carry a real rain risk, which earns the month a Variable season tier. Golfers who schedule flexible tee times and stay through a full week generally find two or three excellent playing days in the mix.
Peak wind averages 16 mph in May, placing it fourth among the windiest months of the year — but it is actually 1.7 mph calmer than April. That puts conditions in the moderate range, meaning wind will factor into club selection on exposed holes but is unlikely to make a round unplayable on its own.