Chesapeake has a mild climate. The city enjoys four distinct seasons with hot and humid summers, temperate spring and fall, and cool winters. There’s no dearth of ways to relax, unwind and rejuvenate in Chesapeake, no matter which season you visit. From parks, gardens and waterways to outdoors, events and festivals, and more, the city has it all. Chesapeake hosts plenty of festivals and events every year. There’s always something unique and fun happening in Chesapeake. Festivals, history and cultural events, sporting events and art shows keep the history buffs, nature lovers, art aficionados, sports fans and music lovers keep coming back to Chesapeake every year.
Image By Tere Rottink (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Spring Season in Chesapeake (March to May)
Spring is the perfect time to visit Chesapeake. The climate is pleasant and mild. Indulge in outdoor activities, experience the natural beauty and explore the historic sites in this season.
Average Spring Temperature in Chesapeake
Average high temperature during spring season in Chesapeake is in 60s and average low temperature is in 50s.
Clothes to Pack
- T-shirts, short and long sleeves shirts
- Jacket, skirts and shorts
- Long pants and Jeans
- Comfortable shoes
Chesapeake Spring Events and Festivals
April
May
Summer Season in Chesapeake (June to August)
Summer in Chesapeake is hot and humid. This is the most popular time to travel to Chesapeake. Tourists flock to the city for boating, fishing, biking and more. Also, this season is packed with great tourist influx, so book your hotel well in advance.
Average Summer Temperature in Chesapeake
Average high temperature during summer season in Chesapeake is in 80s and average low temperature is in 70s.
Clothes to Pack
- Lightweight clothing
- Light-weight jacket/sweater
- Tank tops, shorts, t-shirts and short-sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen lotion
- Windcheater
- Comfortable shoes, flip-flops and sneakers
Chesapeake Summer Festivals and Events
June
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July
Fall Season in Chesapeake (September to November)
Another perfect time to visit Chesapeake is fall that has mild climate. This is also a great time to enjoy water activities, hiking, biking, fishing and more. Fall season in Chesapeake hosts plenty of events and festivals, thus attracting large number of tourists every year.
Average Fall Temperature in Chesapeake
Average high temperature during fall season in Chesapeake is in early-70s and average low temperature is in 50s.
Clothes to Pack
- Jacket, t-shirts and long sleeves
- Jeans, long pants and knee-length dresses
- Closed-toed shoes and boots
Chesapeake Fall Events and Festivals
September
October
Waterways Heritage Festival
Winter Season in Chesapeake (December to February)
Winters in Chesapeake are cool. You may witness snowfall occasionally. The hotel and flight rates in this season are affordable.
Average Winter Temperature in Chesapeake
Average high temperature during winter season in Chesapeake is in 50s and average low temperature is in 30s.
Clothes to Pack
- Warm clothing
- Heavy sweaters, jackets and coats
- Jeans and warm pants
- Dress with heavy coat/jacket
- Muffler, scarves, winter hat and gloves
- Boots and closed-toed shoes
Chesapeake Winter Events and Festivals
December
Chesapeake Christmas Parade
Battle of Great Bridge
